Long Johns (Doughnuts) Recipe

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Long Johns (Doughnuts)
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 3 tsp yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 8 1/2-9 cups flour

Directions:

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

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 661.61 Kcal (2770 kJ)
Calories from fat 240.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.74g 41%
Cholesterol 26.7mg 9%
Sodium 2085.81mg 87%
Potassium 255.69mg 5%
Total Carbs 92.98g 31%
Sugars 3.96g 16%
Dietary Fiber 9.78g 39%
Protein 13.27g 27%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 5.7mg 32%
Calcium 308.6mg 31%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 336.09 Kcal (1407 kJ)
Calories from fat 122.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.59g 41%
Cholesterol 13.56mg 9%
Sodium 1059.57mg 87%
Potassium 129.89mg 5%
Total Carbs 47.23g 31%
Sugars 2.01g 16%
Dietary Fiber 4.97g 39%
Protein 6.74g 27%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Iron 2.9mg 32%
Calcium 156.8mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.7
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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