Long Johns
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 6 min
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