Scones and Icing

My friend made these and they were so good. Not healthy, but delicious.

2 T. yeast
1 qt. buttermilk-warmed
3 T. sugar
1 1/2 t. salt
2 eggs-beaten
3 t. baking powder
2 t. oil
1/2 t. baking soda
8-9 c. flour
Soften yeast in 1/4 c. water and a little sugar. In large bowl, combine everything except half of flour. Beat until smooth. Add rest of flour until dough pulls away from sides of bowl. Allow to rise. Punch down and put in fridge until ready to eat. Roll out on counter, cut in small rectangles and fry in hot oil.
**My own note: I let the yeast soften for an hour or so, until it's spilling over the side. I also let the dough rise a long time. They turn out the best this way. If you wanted to have them for dinner I'd start them at about 2PM that day.

Honey Butter
1 c. butter1 1/4 c. honey
Mix with electric mixer until smooth.

Maple Icing
1 package powdered sugar or 4 cups1/4 c. hot water (sometimes a little more depending on smoothness)3 T. butter2 t. maple flavoring or Mapeline Extract