Long Johns

8 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 yeast
  • 2 c. scalded milk or warm water
  • 3/4 c. butter or shortening
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. lemon extract or orange
  • 3 well beaten eggs
  • flour

Directions

  1. 1
    Dissolve yeast in 3/4 cup lukewarm water; add 1 teaspoon sugar and let stand for 5 minutes.
  2. 2
    Mix all ingredients and add enough flour to make a soft dough.
  3. 3
    Let rise 3 times, then roll to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut into desired shape.
  4. 4
    Bake in very hot grease.
  5. 5
    Frost with powdered sugar frosting, crushed crackers and nuts.

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