Maple Long Johns

Name: Maple Long Johns
Ingredients: 1 cup water (70 to 80 ); 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup shortening; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups bread flour; 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast; oil, for deep-fat frying; GLAZE; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup half-and-half cream; 1 tablespoon maple flavoring

13 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 cup water (70 to 80 )
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups bread flour
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
oil, for deep-fat frying
GLAZE
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon maple flavoring

Directions

1

In bread machine pan, place the first eight ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer.
2

Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).
3

When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into four portions.
4

Roll each into a 12-in. x 5-in. rectangle. Cut each rectangle widthwise into 1-1/2-in. strips.
5

In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°.
6

Drop dough strips, a few at a time, into hot oil.
7

Turn with a slotted spoon and fry for 1 minute on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
8

In a small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients. Place the long johns on a wire rack; drizzle with glaze.