*  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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