MINI LONG JOHNS

5 from 2 votes

Warm pillows of fried yeast dough are slightly crisp on the outside and soft and sweet on the inside. Mini Long Johns are simply the best! The party has just begun when you break out the Mini Long Johns.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

rise time1 30

Total Time2 10

Course: Breakfast and Brunch, sweet breakfast

Servings: servings

Calories: 91kcal

Author: Renee Goerger

Ingredients

For the dough:

2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 1 package
¼ cup warm water 110-115 degrees
⅛ teaspoon granulated sugar
1 cup warm milk 110-115 degrees
¼ cup butter softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
4 cups all-purpose flour
baking spray
6 cups peanut oil, or other light, neutral-flavored oil

For the glaze:

1 ½ cups confectioner's sugar
1 tablespoon milk more if needed
1 teaspoon almond extract
sanding sugars (optional)

Instructions

-In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water. Stir in the ⅛ teaspoon of granulated sugar and set aside for approximately 5 minutes until it gets nice and foamy.
-In the bowl of a stand mixer, using the dough hook, combine the yeast mixture, warm milk, butter, ¼ cup sugar, salt, egg, and 2 cups of the flour. Mix to combine. Add in the remaining flour and knead for about 2-3 minutes. *Note - The dough will be slightly soft and slightly sticky. If the dough seems too sticky, knead in a little more flour.
-Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow the dough to rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled (approximately 1 hour).
-Punch the dough down and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into an approximate 12" x 8" rectangle.
-Using a pizza cutter, cut the dough into strips into 3" x 1" rectangles.
-Place the cut dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets sprayed with baking spray, spacing them at least 1" apart.
-Allow the dough to rise, yet again, in a warm, draft-free place until they're almost doubled in size (about 30-35 minutes).
-Meanwhile, in a large Dutch oven, carefully bring around 7-8 cups of peanut oil to a frying temperature of 375-degrees. *Note - you want at least 3" of oil in the pan.
-Using a large slotted spoon, carefully lower 5-6 mini long johns into the hot oil and fry them on both sides until they're a lovely golden brown.
-Use the slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and allow them to drain and cool completely on paper towels.
-To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract. *Note - If the glaze seems too thick, whisk in a scant bit more milk until you get a consistency you like.
-Drop the long johns, face down, into the glaze and remove to a baking sheet.
-Garnish with colored sanding sugars, if desired, and serve.

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