Long Johns

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These Long Johns are classic breakfast pastries. Flavor your glaze with chocolate or maple spread for different flavors.

Submitted by DONNAE3
Published on June 18, 2020
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
6 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 31 mins
Servings:
24
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 3 (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast

  • ½ cup warm water

  • ½ cup shortening

  • 1 cup boiling water

  • 1 cup canned evaporated milk

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 8 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 quart oil for frying, or as needed

  • ¾ cup confectioners' sugar

  • 1 tablespoon water, or as needed

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Set aside until bubbly, about 10 minutes. In a large bowl, dissolve shortening in 1 cup of boiling water. Cool to lukewarm.

  2. Mix evaporated milk, eggs, nutmeg, sugar, and salt into shortening and water. Stir in yeast mixture and one cup of 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.

  3. Roll 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.

  4. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large heavy skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Carefully remove doughnuts from the waxed paper and place a few at a time in hot oil. Fry for about 3 minutes per side, or until light brown. Set over wire racks to drain. Drizzle with glaze.

  5. To make glaze, mix the confectioners' sugar with enough water to make it able to drizzle in a long strand. Adjust amounts if necessary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

577 Calories
43g Fat
43g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 577
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43g 55%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 212mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 37mg 3%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 103mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.