Special Long Johns

• 3 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 8-1/2 to 9 cups all-purpose flour
• Oil for deep-fat frying
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 6 tablespoons butter, cubed
• 1/3 cup half-and-half cream
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a small bowl, combine shortening and boiling water. Stir in milk and extract; cool to 110u0b0-115u0b0. Add to yeast mixture. Beat in eggs, sugar, salt and nutmeg. Add enough flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
2. On a floured surface, roll out dough to an 18x12-in. rectangle. Cut into 6x1-in. strips. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Heat oil in an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer to 375u0b0. Fry dough strips in oil for 2 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels.
4. For frosting, combine brown sugar, butter and cream in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat with portable mixture until creamy. Frost the long johns.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/special-long-johns/ (may not work)