Classic Long Johns

Name: Classic Long Johns
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1/2 cup half-and-half cream; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup shortening; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; Oil for deep-fat frying; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon half-and-half cream; 1/8 teaspoon maple flavoring; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons boiling water; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

20 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Oil for deep-fat frying
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon half-and-half cream
1/8 teaspoon maple flavoring
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons boiling water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1

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).
2

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 with plastic wrap; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3

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
4

. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
5

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.
6

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.
7

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.