Longjohns Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Longjohns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 1 cup water boiling; 1 cup evaporated milk; 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract; 3 packages yeast, active dry; 1/2 cup water warm; 2 large eggs beaten; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 9 cups flour, all-purpose; 1 x vegetable oil for frying; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup brown sugar, light; 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; 3/4 teaspoon maple flavoring; 1 x powdered sugar as needed

Servings: persons

1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup water boiling
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
3 packages yeast, active dry
1/2 cup water warm
2 large eggs beaten
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
9 cups flour, all-purpose
1 x vegetable oil for frying
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar, light
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
3/4 teaspoon maple flavoring
1 x powdered sugar as needed

1
Combine shortening and boiling water.
2
Stir in milk and lemon flavoring.
3
Dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup warm water.
4
When shortening mixture is lukewarm add in yeast mix.
5
Add remaining ingredients, adding just enough flour to make a soft dough that can be kneaded.
6
Knead for 5 minutes.
7
Cover dough and let rest for 10 minutes.
8
Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.
9
cut into 6 x 1 inch strips.
10
Cover with tea towel and let rise for 1 hour.
11
Heat oil to 375F (190C) F slip raised side of dough into oil and then turn over, cooking both sides until lightly browned.
12
Drain on paper towels, then frost.
13
For the icing, boil the butter, brown sugar, and cream in a small pan for three minutes.
14
Add flavoring, then enough powdered sugar to make spreading easy.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, 1 cup water boiling, 1 cup evaporated milk, 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract, and more.

Yes, Longjohns falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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