Skones

by Kristin Riedel
recipe from the Skouson family (relative of Zesta Herrick)

Make these instead of using taco or tortilla shells when making taco's for dinner.

2 1/2 cups warm water
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Mix those ingredients together

1/2 tsp salt
4 cups whole wheat flour
2 packs of active fast rising yeast
Add these to the mix

Add an additional 3 to 4 cups of flour
Knead the mixture by hand
Set aside in a bowl covered with a towel for 10-15 min.
Preheat oil on the stove in a large skillet.
Cut in half to roll out. Roll the dough into 1/4"-1/2" thickness.
Cut the dough into 3"x6" rectangular pieces

It's best to drop a small piece of dough in the oil to see if the oil is hot enough. You'll know if it is hot enough if the dough floats to the top right away.
Once the oil is hot enough add one skone at a time. You only have to flip it once on each side. Frying the skone will create a pocket. Once the skone is thoroughly cooked take it out and let it cool down. Continue with the rest of the skone pieces. Cut across the top of the skone creating a pocket to fill with your favorite taco fixings. These are awesome in the morning too with scrambled eggs, ham and salsa.