Long Johns Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 3 (.25 oz) envelopes active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 8 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 quart oil for frying , or as needed
  • 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tbsp water , or as needed

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup lukewarm water. Set aside until bubbly, about 10 minutes. In a large bowl, dissolve shortening in 1 cup of boiling water. Cool to lukewarm.
  2. Mix the evaporated milk, eggs, nutmeg, sugar and salt into the shortening and water. Stir in the yeast mixture and one cup of the flour until well blended. Gradually mix in remaining flour 1 cup at a time until dough is firm enough to remove from the bowl. Knead for about 5 minutes on a lightly floured surface, or until smooth. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  3. Roll the dough out on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into strips 1 inch wide and 6 inches long. Place onto waxed paper, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  4. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large heavy skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Carefully remove the Long Boys from the waxed paper and place a few at a time in the hot oil. Fry for about 3 minutes per side, or until light brown. Set over wire racks to drain. Drizzle with glaze.
  5. To make the glaze, mix the confectioners' sugar with enough water to make it able to drizzle in a long strand. Adjust amounts if necessary.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 580.18 Kcal (2429 kJ)
Calories from fat 380.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.24g 65%
Cholesterol 16.69mg 6%
Sodium 211.91mg 9%
Potassium 93.24mg 2%
Total Carbs 45.02g 15%
Sugars 9.71g 39%
Dietary Fiber 1.58g 6%
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 38.1mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 461.51 Kcal (1932 kJ)
Calories from fat 302.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.6g 65%
Cholesterol 13.27mg 6%
Sodium 168.57mg 9%
Potassium 74.17mg 2%
Total Carbs 35.81g 15%
Sugars 7.72g 39%
Dietary Fiber 1.26g 6%
Protein 4.77g 12%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 0.4mg 3%
Calcium 30.3mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.8
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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