Long Johns (Doughnuts)
- 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
- Combine shortening and boiling water.
- Stir in milk.
- Stir in lemon flavoring.
- Dissolve yeast in warm water.
- Stir yeast mixture into shortening mixture.
- When well blended add remaining ingredients.
- Add just enough flour to knead well.
- Knead on floured board for about 5 minutes.
- Let rest 10 minutes.
- Roll out 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut into strips 1" by 6" cover.
- Let rise 1 hour.
- Heat deep fat fryer to 375u0b0F.
- Slip raised side in fat first.
- When browned, turn. This gives flat side time to raise.
shortening, yeast, boiling water, warm water, milk, eggs, lemon flavoring, nutmeg, sugar, salt, flour
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/long-johns-doughnuts-339946 (may not work)