Best 8 Long Johns Recipes

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Long Johns, also known as crullers, are a delightful pastry that has captured the hearts of people worldwide. Originating from the Netherlands, these twisted treats have become a staple in many cultures. Their unique shape, crispy exterior, and soft, airy interior make them a perfect snack or dessert.

This article provides a collection of Long John recipes that cater to various preferences and skill levels. From classic to creative variations, these recipes offer a delightful journey into the world of Long Johns. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, you're sure to find a recipe that suits your taste and expertise. Delve into the secrets of making these delectable pastries and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LONG JOHNS



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The tattered recipe in my files is a good indication of how popular these doughnuts have been in our family over the years. They disappear in a hurry, so I typically double the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
Oil for deep-fat frying
GLAZE:
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, butter, sugar, salt and egg and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough. , Do not knead. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 12x8-in. rectangle. Cut into 3x1-in. rectangles. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 400°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Combine glaze ingredients. Dip tops in glaze while warm.

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LONG JOHNS



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These doughnuts are a classic breakfast item. Flavor your glaze with chocolate or maple spread for different flavors.

Provided by DONNAE3

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 1h31m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • In 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 18.5 mg, Fat 42.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 212.1 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

CLASSIC LONG JOHNS



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I came across the recipe for these wonderful raised doughnuts many years ago. I remember Mom making some similar to these. You can frost them with maple or chocolate glaze, then top with chopped nuts, jimmies, toasted coconut or sprinkles. -Ann Sorgent, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Oil for deep-fat frying
MAPLE FROSTING:
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon half-and-half cream
1/8 teaspoon maple flavoring
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons boiling water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add cream, sugar, shortening, egg, salt, nutmeg and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch down dough; divide in half. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll each half into a 12x6-in. rectangle. Cut each portion into twelve 3x2-in. rectangles. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. , In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry long johns, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels., For maple frosting, combine brown sugar and butter in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat; stir in cream and maple flavoring. Add the confectioners' sugar; beat for 1 minute or until smooth. Frost cooled long johns., For chocolate frosting, in a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spread over cooled long johns; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MAPLE-GLAZED LONG JOHNS



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"This is a very old recipe from my aunt that I revamped to use my bread machine," writes Peggy Burdick of Burlington, Michigan. The pastries are deep-fried, then glazed with a simple maple frosting. "They're very good for coffee breaks," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup water (70° to 80°)
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups bread flour
2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
Oil for deep-fat frying
GLAZE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon maple flavoring

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place the first eight ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). , When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into four portions. Roll each into a 12-in. x 5-in. rectangle. Cut each rectangle widthwise into 1-1/2-in. strips., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop dough strips, a few at a time, into hot oil. Turn with a slotted spoon and fry for 1 minute on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. , In a small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients. Place the long johns on a wire rack; drizzle with glaze.

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BAKED LONG JOHNS



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No one will ever guess how much lighter these scrumptious long johns glazed with rich chocolate are than the fried ones you buy! -Nicki Lazorik, Mellen, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup fat-free milk
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
GLAZE:
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon butter
4-1/2 teaspoons fat-free milk

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, butter and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Transfer to eight 4-1/2-in. x 2-1/2-in. x 1-1/2-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from pans to a wire rack to cool completely., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter. Add milk; stir until smooth. Dip tops of doughnuts in glaze. Return to wire rack; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

LONG JOHNS



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Make and share this Long Johns recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bluenoser

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 6-7 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
1 egg
3 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon vanilla (optional)
4 cups flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon clove

Steps:

  • Cream together shortening, butter and sugar until light.
  • Blend in molasses and egg.
  • Dissolve soda in boiling water and add to mixture.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Mix dry ingredients and add gradually, mixing well to make a soft dough.
  • Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.
  • A little more flour may be added, only enough to make dough easy to handle.
  • Cut and place on greased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 375 8-10 mins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 896.8, Fat 34.2, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 75.9, Sodium 1161.3, Carbohydrate 139.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 64.8, Protein 9.8

CLASSIC CHOCOLATE LONG JOHNS RECIPE - (3.8/5)



Classic chocolate long Johns Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by á-39535

Number Of Ingredients 17

Pastry:
2 pkg active dry yeast
1/2 C warm water
1/2 C half and half cream
1/4 C sugar
1/4 C shortening
1 egg
1 t salt
1/2 t ground nutmeg
3 C flour + approx. additional 1/2 C flour
oil for frying
Chocolate frosting:
2 oz semisweet chocolate
2 T butter
1 C powdered sugar
2 T boiling water
1 t vanilla

Steps:

  • Pastry: In large bowl dissolve yeast in warm water. Add cream, sugar, shortening, egg, salt, nutmeg, and flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough of the additional 1/2 C of flour to make the batter a soft dough. Will be sticky. Use any remaining flour to flour work surface and turn dough out. Knead until smooth and elastic about 6-8 minutes. Place kneaded dough into a greased bowl, cover and allow to rise in a warm spot until doubled (about an hour) Punch risen dough down and divide in half. Turn dough out onto floured surface and roll each half into a 12x6" rectangle. Cut rectangle into 3x2" rectangles. Place cut dough on greased baking sheets, cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 30 minutes) In an electric skillet or deep fryer heat oil to 375. Fry the pastries until golden brown on both sides. Set fried pastries on paper towels to drain and cool. Prepare frosting: In microwave or over a double boiler melt chocolate and butter. Stir until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients and spread over completely cooled pastries.

SPECIAL LONG JOHNS



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My husband and I have been making these doughnuts regularly for years. He does the frying and I whip up the frosting.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup boiling water
1 cup evaporated milk
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8-1/2 to 9 cups all-purpose flour
Oil for deep-fat frying
FROSTING:
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1/3 cup half-and-half cream
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a small bowl, combine shortening and boiling water. Stir in milk and extract; cool to 110°-115°. Add to yeast mixture. Beat in eggs, sugar, salt and nutmeg. Add enough flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. , On a floured surface, roll out dough to an 18x12-in. rectangle. Cut into 6x1-in. strips. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Heat oil in an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer to 375°. Fry dough strips in oil for 2 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels. , For frosting, combine brown sugar, butter and cream in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat with portable mixture until creamy. Frost the long johns.

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Tips:

  • Chill the dough: Chilling the dough before rolling and cutting it helps to prevent the doughnuts from spreading too much in the fryer.
  • Use a rolling pin: A rolling pin helps to ensure that the doughnuts are all the same thickness, which will help them to cook evenly.
  • Cut the doughnuts with a sharp knife: A sharp knife will help to create clean, even cuts, which will prevent the doughnuts from tearing in the fryer.
  • Fry the doughnuts in hot oil: The oil should be between 350°F and 375°F. If the oil is too hot, the doughnuts will brown too quickly and not cook through. If the oil is too cool, the doughnuts will absorb too much oil and become greasy.
  • Drain the doughnuts on paper towels: This will help to remove excess oil from the doughnuts.
  • Coat the doughnuts with sugar or glaze: This is a classic way to finish long johns, and it adds a delicious sweetness.

Conclusion:

Long johns are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little bit of planning and preparation, you can make long johns that are light, fluffy, and coated in a delicious sugar or glaze. So next time you're looking for a fun and tasty snack, give long johns a try!

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