table all set ready to go--the Halloween pic hanging up behind --scones cooking--can you picture it all--well a few folks liked the scone dough recipe--so I'm including it here--its the one I used to serve on Halloween night--

Scone dough (Lynda )

3 C buttermilk (storeboughten warmed up slightly
(or reg. milk scalded cooled and 1tsp lemon juice added)
2 T yeast
2 Tlb oil
2 tsp baking powder
2 Tlb sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tps soda
8 c flour
1/4 water (for dissolving the yeast)

get yeast started to dissolve, add all ingredients together as you would for bread and mix
let rise shape to scones --or "flap jack" as they were once called
fry in a generous amount of grease till golden brown, drain on paper towel or plate
serve with honey -jam or with chile topped with lettuce and cheese and sour cream & tomatoe