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Long Johns (Doughnuts)
 
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Prep Time: 240 Minutes
Cook Time: 3 Minutes
Ready In: 243 Minutes
Servings: 15
From Darlene Kossman. This is the recipe she used. She says it's very good.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup shortening
3 teaspoons yeast
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup warm water
1 cup evaporated milk
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon lemon flavoring
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon 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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