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Doughnuts: Long Johns

Source of Recipe


Beanbag






List of Ingredients



• 1 package active dry yeast
  
• 1/4 cup warm water (110 to 115 degrees)
  
• 1 cup warm milk (110 to 115 degrees)
  
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
  
• 1/4 cup sugar
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 1 egg
  
• 3 1/4 to 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  
• Oil for deep fat frying
  
• Glaze:
  
• 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
  
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  
• 1 tablespoon water
  
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
  






Instructions



1. In mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, sugar, salt and egg; mix well. Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough. Do not knead.
   
   
2. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
   
   
3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 12x8" rectangle. Cut into 3x1" rectangles.
   
   
4. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
   
   
5. In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 400 degrees. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
   
   
6. Combine glaze ingredients; brush over warm long johns.Yield: 2 1/2 dozen