Long Johns
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Recipe Summary Long Johns
These doughnuts are a classic breakfast item. Flavor your glaze with chocolate or maple spread for different flavors.Ingredients | How Long Does Home Brew Beer Last In A Barrel3 (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast½ cup warm water½ cup shortening1 cup boiling water1 cup canned evaporated milk2 eggs, beaten½ teaspoon ground nutmeg½ cup white sugar2 teaspoons salt8 ½ cups all-purpose flour1 quart oil for frying, or as needed¾ cup confectioners' sugar1 tablespoon water, or as neededDirectionsIn a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup lukewarm water. Set aside until bubbly, about 10 minutes. In a large bowl, dissolve shortening in 1 cup of boiling water. Cool to lukewarm.Mix the evaporated milk, eggs, nutmeg, sugar and salt into the shortening and water. Stir in the yeast mixture and one cup of the flour until well blended. Gradually mix in remaining flour 1 cup at a time until dough is firm enough to remove from the bowl. Knead for about 5 minutes on a lightly floured surface, or until smooth. Let rest for 10 minutes.Roll the dough out on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into strips 1 inch wide and 6 inches long. Place onto waxed paper, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large heavy skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Carefully remove the Long Boys from the waxed paper and place a few at a time in the hot oil. Fry for about 3 minutes per side, or until light brown. Set over wire racks to drain. Drizzle with glaze.To make the glaze, mix the confectioners' sugar with enough water to make it able to drizzle in a long strand. Adjust amounts if necessary.Info | How Long Does Home Brew Beer Last In A Barrelprep:
15 mins
cook:
6 mins
additional:
1 hr 10 mins
total:
1 hr 31 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
24 doughnuts
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