Name: Long Johns (Doughnuts)
Prep time: 4 h
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 4 h 3 min
Yield: 15 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 3 teaspoons yeast; 1 cup boiling water; 1/2 cup warm water; 1 cup evaporated milk; 2 eggs; 1/2 teaspoon lemon flavoring; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 8 1/2-9 cups flour

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From Darlene Kossman. This is the recipe she used. She says it's very good. she has a maple frosting that ive posted also and fillings also

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ingredients

¹⁄₂ cup shortening
3 teaspoons yeast
1 cup boiling water
¹⁄₂ cup warm water
1 cup evaporated milk
2 eggs
¹⁄₂ teaspoon lemon flavoring
¹⁄₂ teaspoon nutmeg
¹⁄₂ cup sugar
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
8 ¹⁄₂ - 9 cups flour

directions

Combine shortening and boiling water.
Stir in milk.
Stir in lemon flavoring.
Dissolve yeast in warm water.
Stir yeast mixture into shortening mixture.
When well blended add remaining ingredients.
Add just enough flour to knead well.
Knead on floured board for about 5 minutes.
Let rest 10 minutes.
Roll out 1/4 inch thick.
Cut into strips 1" by 6" cover.
Let rise 1 hour.
Heat deep fat fryer to 375°F.
Slip raised side in fat first.
When browned, turn. This gives flat side time to raise.

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"From Darlene Kossman. This is the recipe she used. She says it's very good. she has a maple frosting that ive posted also and fillings also"

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creation by Dienia B.

11/27/2008

From Darlene Kossman. This is the recipe she used. She says it's very good. she has a maple frosting that ive posted also and fillings also