SPECIAL LONG JOHNS
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
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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Munguntsetseg Tsetsegee
[email protected]These long johns were delicious! I loved the combination of the sweet glaze and the soft, fluffy dough. I will definitely be making these again.
Aaishah Munir
[email protected]I made these long johns for my family and they were a big hit! The dough was so soft and fluffy, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.
IT'S OUPSII
[email protected]Yum!
ali sahmour
[email protected]These long johns were a bit dry, but the glaze helped to make them more moist. I think I'll try adding some extra butter or milk to the dough next time.
Alan Finkle
[email protected]I've never made long johns before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the donuts turned out perfectly.
Johnson Salvatiob
[email protected]These long johns were so good! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.
M Starling
[email protected]Not worth the effort.
Chidera Isaiah
[email protected]These long johns were a fun and easy recipe to make with my kids. They loved helping me mix the dough and cut out the shapes. The donuts turned out great and we enjoyed them for breakfast the next morning.
Dominc Ketter
[email protected]Meh.
Khadiza Binte Shafique
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my long johns turned out perfect. They were golden brown and cooked through evenly. The glaze was also delicious and added a nice sweetness to the donuts.
Joseph Mekonnen
[email protected]Delicious!
Eliakim Julias
[email protected]These long johns were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Rafiq Iasi
[email protected]Not bad, but I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Ariyan Ahammed
[email protected]I've made these long johns several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The dough is so soft and fluffy, and the glaze is perfectly sweet and sticky. I highly recommend this recipe!
kendra burgess
[email protected]Easy to make and oh so yummy! My kids loved them!
Johnae Marie
[email protected]These long johns were a hit with my family! They were fluffy and delicious, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.