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                         Doughnuts Or Longjohns

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Serving Size  : 24   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads                           Breakfast

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                       Doughnuts:
  4 1/2   c            Flour
  2       pk           Yeast
    1/4   c            Sugar
  1       ts           Salt
    1/2   c            Water
    1/2   c            Evaporated milk
    1/4   c            Shortening
  1                    Egg
                       Frosting:
    1/2   c            Brown sugar
    1/4   c            Butter
    1/4   ts           Maple flavoring
  2       tb           Half & half
  1       c            Powdered sugar

 In a large mixer bowl combine 1-1/2 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt,
 and nutmeg. Mix well. In a saucepan, heat water, milk, and
 shortening to 120 F. Add to flour mixture. Add egg. Blend at slow
 speed until well mixed. Beat 3 minutes at medium speed. By hand
 gradually add remaining flour to make soft dough. Knead on floured
 surface until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl and cover
 and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size. Punch down dough
 and divide into two parts. Roll dough into a 12x6" rectangle. Cut
 rectangle into 1" strips. Cover and let rise until doubled in size.
 Heat oil to 425 F. Fry each strip until golden brown. Drain on
 paper toweling. Coat with frosting.

 Prepare Frosting:

 In a small sauce pan combine butter and brown sugar. Boil for
 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add maple flavoring and half &
 half. Stir in enough powdered sugar to make spreadable frosting.


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