Best Cherry Long Johns Recipes

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LONG JOHNS



Long Johns image

The tattered recipe in my files is a good indication of how popular these doughnuts have been in our family over the years. They disappear in a hurry, so I typically double the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
Oil for deep-fat frying
GLAZE:
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, butter, sugar, salt and egg and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough. , Do not knead. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 12x8-in. rectangle. Cut into 3x1-in. rectangles. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 400°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Combine glaze ingredients. Dip tops in glaze while warm.

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CLASSIC CHOCOLATE LONG JOHNS RECIPE - (3.8/5)



Classic chocolate long Johns Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by á-39535

Number Of Ingredients 17

Pastry:
2 pkg active dry yeast
1/2 C warm water
1/2 C half and half cream
1/4 C sugar
1/4 C shortening
1 egg
1 t salt
1/2 t ground nutmeg
3 C flour + approx. additional 1/2 C flour
oil for frying
Chocolate frosting:
2 oz semisweet chocolate
2 T butter
1 C powdered sugar
2 T boiling water
1 t vanilla

Steps:

  • Pastry: In large bowl dissolve yeast in warm water. Add cream, sugar, shortening, egg, salt, nutmeg, and flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough of the additional 1/2 C of flour to make the batter a soft dough. Will be sticky. Use any remaining flour to flour work surface and turn dough out. Knead until smooth and elastic about 6-8 minutes. Place kneaded dough into a greased bowl, cover and allow to rise in a warm spot until doubled (about an hour) Punch risen dough down and divide in half. Turn dough out onto floured surface and roll each half into a 12x6" rectangle. Cut rectangle into 3x2" rectangles. Place cut dough on greased baking sheets, cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 30 minutes) In an electric skillet or deep fryer heat oil to 375. Fry the pastries until golden brown on both sides. Set fried pastries on paper towels to drain and cool. Prepare frosting: In microwave or over a double boiler melt chocolate and butter. Stir until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients and spread over completely cooled pastries.

CHERRY LONG JOHNS



Cherry Long Johns image

This is such a delicious recipe. and quite simple- you will be delighted with the results too! My dad always liked these filled with cream filling- mom always some of each.

Provided by Pat Duran @kitchenChatter

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 12

LONG JOHNS
1 cup(s) water
1/2 cup(s) butter
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1 cup(s) all purpose flour,sifted
6 large eggs
FILLING
3/4 cup(s) traverse city cherries(black cherries,pitted and mashed
8 medium egg yolks
3 tablespoon(s) cornstarch
1 3/4 cup(s) water
14 ounce(s) can sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Long Johns: In a large saucepan, combine the water,butter, and salt; bring to a boil and then immediately add the flour.(this is just like making cream puff dough). Stir mixture constantly over medium heat for 5 minutes to get a thick dough.
  • Pour dough into a mixer bowl with a paddle; gradually add the eggs while mixing until the mixture becomes smooth. Place mixture into a piping bag with a round nozzle and make 4 to 5 inch long -Long Johns..or just drop batter elongated on a parchment covered baking pan. Brush Long Johns with a beaten egg and bake in a preheated oven at 450^ for 15 minutes then turn oven to 325^ for and bake for another 25 minutes; or until they get a crispy texture and light brown in color.
  • Cherry Custard Filling: Put the cherry puree in a saucepan over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, reduce mixture to half and then set aside to cool.
  • In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks and cornstarch. Boil the water and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan and then add the egg yolk mixture. Cook over low heat until a firm thick texture appears; add the cherry puree, mix and set aside for 10 minutes, then cool in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  • Slice the baked Long Johns in half lengthwise and fill them with the cherry custard. Try your best not to overfill them. Enjoy!

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