Longjohns

110 minutes Prep: 90 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

1454 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6-8 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1/2	cup	vegetable shortening
1	cup	water	boiling
1	cup	evaporated milk
1/2	teaspoon	lemon extract
3	packages	yeast, active dry
1/2	cup	water	warm
2	large	eggs	beaten
1/2	teaspoon	nutmeg
1/2	cup	sugar
2	teaspoons	salt
9	cups	flour, all-purpose
1	x	vegetable oil	for frying

For the frosting
1/2	cup	butter
1/2	cup	brown sugar, light
3	tablespoons	heavy whipping cream
3/4	teaspoon	maple flavoring
1	x	powdered sugar	as needed

Directions

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 inch thickness. cut into 6 x 1 inch strips.

Cover with tea towel and let rise for 1 hour.

Heat oil to 375 degrees 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 three minutes.

Add flavoring, then enough powdered sugar to make spreading easy.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 499g

Amount per Serving

Calories 1454 22% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.0g	54%
Saturated Fat 20.0g	99%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 190mg	63%
Sodium 1427mg	59%
Total Carbohydrate 245.0g	82%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g	35%
Sugars 29.0g
Protein 37.0g	74%

Vitamin A	21%		Vitamin C	1%
Calcium	16%		Iron	80%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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