*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                                Longjohns

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Serving Size  : 18   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads                           Breakfast

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        Batter:
     1/2   c            Shortening
   1       c            Water -- boiling
   1       c            Evaporated milk
     1/2   ts           Lemon extract
   3       pk           Yeast
     1/2   c            Water -- warm
   2                    Eggs -- beaten
     1/2   ts           Nutmeg
     1/2   c            Sugar
   2       ts           Salt
   9       c            Flour
                        Oil -- for frying
                        Frosting:
     1/2   c            Butter
     1/2   c            Light brown sugar
   3       tb           Heavy cream
     3/4   ts           Maple flavoring
                        Powdered sugar -- as needed

  Combine shortening and boiling water. Stir in milk and lemon
  flavoring. Dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. When
  shortening mixture is lukewarm add in yeast mix. Add remaining
  ingredients, adding just enough flour to make a soft dough that can
  be kneaded. Knead for 5 minutes. Cover dough and let rest for
  10 minutes. Roll out to 1/4" thickness. Cut into 6x1" strips. Cover
  with tea towel and let rise for 1 hour. Heat oil to 375 F. Slip
  raised side of dough into oil and then turn over, cooking both
  sides until lightly browned. Drain on paper towels, then frost. 

  For The Icing:

  Boil the butter, brown sugar, and cream in a small pan for
  3 minutes. Add flavoring, then enough powdered sugar to make
  spreading easy. Enjoy!
 

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