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Long Johns

Name: Long Johns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°); 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg, room temperature; 3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; Oil for deep-fat frying; GLAZE:; 1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2-1/2 tablespoons water; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + rising Cook: 5 min./batch

Makes

1 dozen

Updated: May. 26, 2023

The tattered recipe in my files is a good indication of how popular these doughnuts have been in our family over the years. They disappear in a hurry, so I typically double the recipe.

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Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
Oil for deep-fat frying
GLAZE:
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2-1/2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, butter, sugar, salt and egg and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough.
Do not knead. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Cut into 5x2.5-in. rectangles. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until slightly risen, about 15 minutes.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side. Drain on paper towels. Combine glaze ingredients. Dip tops in glaze while warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 doughnut: 315 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

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