Maple-Glazed Long Johns
By Starrleena Magyck, 3rd Aug 2011 | Follow this author
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These pastries are deep-fried then glazed w/ a simple maple frosting.
Ingredients
1 c. water (70 - 80 deg. F.)
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. shortening
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 c. bread flour
2 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast
Oil for deep-fat frying
Glaze:
2 c. confectioners' sugar
1/4 c. half n half cream
1 tbsp. maple flavoring
Method
In bread machine pan, place 1st 8 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 min. of mixing; add 1 - 2 tbsp. water or flour if needed).
When cycle is completed, turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Divide into 4 portions. Roll ea. into 12x5" rectangle. Cut ea. rectangle width-wise into 1 1/2" strips.
In electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375 deg. F. Drop dough strip, a few @ at time, into hot oil. Turn w/ slotted spoon & fry for 1 min. on ea. side or til golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
In sm. bowl, combine glaze ingredients. Place long johns on wire rack; drizzle w/ glaze.
Yield: about 2 1/2 doz.
Note: If your bread machine has a time-delay feature, it is recommended not to use it for this recipe.
Comments
4th Aug 2011 (#)
Where are the pics for these delicious recipes?
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4th Aug 2011 (#)
I'll try to find some...thanks for your comment, Crystal....
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4th Aug 2011 (#)
I agree, pictures enliven a recipe.
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4th Aug 2011 (#)
Thank you Peter for your comment...
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