Long Johns

Name: Long Johns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 3 (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup boiling water; 1 cup canned evaporated milk; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup white sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 8 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 quart oil for frying, or as needed; 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon water, or as needed

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""These doughnuts are a classic breakfast item. Flavor your glaze with chocolate or maple spread for different flavors."..."

INGREDIENTS

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3 (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast

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1/2 cup warm water

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1/2 cup shortening

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1 cup boiling water

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1 cup canned evaporated milk

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2 eggs, beaten

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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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1/2 cup white sugar

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2 teaspoons salt

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8 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

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1 quart oil for frying, or as needed

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3/4 cup confectioners' sugar

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1 tablespoon water, or as needed

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