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Long Johns

Long Johns

Cook time:
6 minutes
Prep time:
15 minutes
Cuisine:
Unknown
Author:
DONNAE3
Rating:
3.8 / 5.0
Ingredients:
  • 3 (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
  • ½ cup warm water
  • ½ cup shortening
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup canned evaporated milk
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 8 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 quart oil for frying, or as needed
  • ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water, or as needed