Long John Food

CLASSIC LONG JOHNS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add cream, sugar, shortening, egg, salt, nutmeg and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch down dough; divide in half. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll each half into a 12x6-in. rectangle. Cut each portion into twelve 3x2-in. rectangles. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. , In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry long johns, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels., For maple frosting, combine brown sugar and butter in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat; stir in cream and maple flavoring. Add the confectioners' sugar; beat for 1 minute or until smooth. Frost cooled long johns., For chocolate frosting, in a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spread over cooled long johns; let stand until set.

LONG JOHN

Steps:

• 1. Melt butter in a saucepan and stir in sugar. Cool. Add eggs and beat well, add remaining ingredients. Spread in greased pan. Bake at 400 for about 30 minutes. Cut in long bars while hot.

LONG JOHNS (DOUGHNUTS)

Steps:

• 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 375°F.
• Slip raised side in fat first.
• When browned, turn. This gives flat side time to raise.

LONG JOHNS

Steps:

• Cream together shortening, butter and sugar until light.
• Blend in molasses and egg.
• Dissolve soda in boiling water and add to mixture.
• Add vanilla.
• Mix dry ingredients and add gradually, mixing well to make a soft dough.
• Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.
• A little more flour may be added, only enough to make dough easy to handle.
• Cut and place on greased cookie sheets.
• Bake 375 8-10 mins.