Best 7 Maple Glazed Long Johns Recipes

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Maple glazed long johns are a delightful pastry that combines the flavors of maple syrup and soft, airy dough. This classic treat is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack. With its golden-brown crust and gooey maple glaze, it is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with the easiest recipe and step-by-step instructions to make the most delectable maple glazed long johns that will impress your family and friends.

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MAPLE-GLAZED LONG JOHNS



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"This is a very old recipe from my aunt that I revamped to use my bread machine," writes Peggy Burdick of Burlington, Michigan. The pastries are deep-fried, then glazed with a simple maple frosting. "They're very good for coffee breaks," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup water (70° to 80°)
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups bread flour
2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
Oil for deep-fat frying
GLAZE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon maple flavoring

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place the first eight ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). , When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into four portions. Roll each into a 12-in. x 5-in. rectangle. Cut each rectangle widthwise into 1-1/2-in. strips., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop dough strips, a few at a time, into hot oil. Turn with a slotted spoon and fry for 1 minute on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. , In a small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients. Place the long johns on a wire rack; drizzle with glaze.

Nutrition Facts :

MAPLE GLAZED BACON LONG JOHN



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Make and share this Maple Glazed Bacon Long John recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Food.com

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

three envelopes active dry yeast, 1/4 ounce each
1/3 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F)
2 cups lukewarm milk
2/3 cup white sugar
1/4 cup and 3 tablespoons shortening, plus 6 cups for frying
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
3 eggs
6 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
maple glaze, recipe follows
1 lb hickory smoked bacon, cooked and finely chopped
2 -3 cups powdered sugar
1/8 cup dark corn syrup
1/8 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon maple extract
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl of a stand mixer or using an electric mixer, mix together the yeast mixture, milk, sugar, shortening, salt, eggs and 2 cups flour. Mix for a few minutes at low speed, or stirring with a wooden spoon.
  • Beat in remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough no longer sticks to the bowl. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes Place the dough into a greased bowl and cover. Set in a warm place to rise until doubled in size. The dough is ready if you touch it and the indention remains.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently roll out to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with a floured donut cutter. Let the donuts sit out to rise again until doubled in size. Cover loosely with a cloth.
  • Heat the shortening in a deep-fryer or large heavy skillet to 370 degrees F. Slide the donuts into the hot oil using a wide spatula. Turn the donuts over as they rise to the surface. Fry on each side until golden brown. Remove from the oil and drain on a wire rack.
  • While hot, dip the donuts into Maple Glaze, then into bacon pieces and set onto wire racks to drain off excess.
  • Maple Glaze:.
  • Mix 2 cups sugar, corn syrup, maple syrup, maple extract and salt into mixer. Mix well, 15 to 20 minutes. Add additional cup of powdered sugar to get to desired thickness. You may also add additional maple extract for desired taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.5, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 52.2, Sodium 300.6, Carbohydrate 91.1, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 34, Protein 10.1

MAPLE GLAZED BACON LONG JOHN



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Provided by Food Network

Time 3h20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 envelopes active dry yeast
1/3 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F)
2 cups lukewarm milk
2/3 cup white sugar
1/4 cup and 3 tablespoons shortening, plus 6 cups for frying
1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 eggs
6 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
Maple Glaze, recipe follows
1 pound hickory smoked bacon, cooked and finely chopped
2 to 3 cups powdered sugar
1/8 cup dark corn syrup
1/8 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon maple extract
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl of a stand mixer or using an electric mixer, mix together the yeast mixture, milk, sugar, shortening, salt, eggs and 2 cups flour. Mix for a few minutes at low speed, or stirring with a wooden spoon.
  • Beat in remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough no longer sticks to the bowl. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes Place the dough into a greased bowl and cover. Set in a warm place to rise until doubled in size. The dough is ready if you touch it and the indention remains.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently roll out to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with a floured donut cutter. Let the donuts sit out to rise again until doubled in size. Cover loosely with a cloth.
  • Heat the shortening in a deep-fryer or large heavy skillet to 370 degrees F. Slide the donuts into the hot oil using a wide spatula. Turn the donuts over as they rise to the surface. Fry on each side until golden brown. Remove from the oil and drain on a wire rack.
  • While hot, dip the donuts into Maple Glaze, then into bacon pieces and set onto wire racks to drain off excess.
  • Mix 2 cups sugar, corn syrup, maple syrup, maple extract and salt into mixer. Mix well, 15 to 20 minutes. Add additional cup of powdered sugar to get to desired thickness. You may also add additional maple extract for desired taste.

MAPLE LONG JOHNS



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Make and share this Maple Long Johns recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JLBurnell

Categories     Healthy

Time 1h

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup water (70 to 80 )
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups bread flour
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
oil, for deep-fat frying
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon maple flavoring

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place the first eight ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer.
  • Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).
  • When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into four portions.
  • Roll each into a 12-in. x 5-in. rectangle. Cut each rectangle widthwise into 1-1/2-in. strips.
  • In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°.
  • Drop dough strips, a few at a time, into hot oil.
  • Turn with a slotted spoon and fry for 1 minute on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  • In a small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients. Place the long johns on a wire rack; drizzle with glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.7, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 9.8, Sodium 53.2, Carbohydrate 26.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 14, Protein 2.1

LONG JOHNS



Long Johns image

These doughnuts are a classic breakfast item. Flavor your glaze with chocolate or maple spread for different flavors.

Provided by DONNAE3

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 1h31m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup lukewarm water. Set aside until bubbly, about 10 minutes. In a large bowl, dissolve shortening in 1 cup of boiling water. Cool to lukewarm.
  • Mix the evaporated milk, eggs, nutmeg, sugar and salt into the shortening and water. Stir in the yeast mixture and one cup of the flour until well blended. Gradually mix in remaining flour 1 cup at a time until dough is firm enough to remove from the bowl. Knead for about 5 minutes on a lightly floured surface, or until smooth. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Roll the dough out on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into strips 1 inch wide and 6 inches long. Place onto waxed paper, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large heavy skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Carefully remove the Long Boys from the waxed paper and place a few at a time in the hot oil. Fry for about 3 minutes per side, or until light brown. Set over wire racks to drain. Drizzle with glaze.
  • To make the glaze, mix the confectioners' sugar with enough water to make it able to drizzle in a long strand. Adjust amounts if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 18.5 mg, Fat 42.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 212.1 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

CLASSIC LONG JOHNS



Classic Long Johns image

I came across the recipe for these wonderful raised doughnuts many years ago. I remember Mom making some similar to these. You can frost them with maple or chocolate glaze, then top with chopped nuts, jimmies, toasted coconut or sprinkles. -Ann Sorgent, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Oil for deep-fat frying
MAPLE FROSTING:
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon half-and-half cream
1/8 teaspoon maple flavoring
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons boiling water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add cream, sugar, shortening, egg, salt, nutmeg and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch down dough; divide in half. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll each half into a 12x6-in. rectangle. Cut each portion into twelve 3x2-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 fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry long johns, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels., For maple frosting, combine brown sugar and butter in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat; stir in cream and maple flavoring. Add the confectioners' sugar; beat for 1 minute or until smooth. Frost cooled long johns., For chocolate frosting, in a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spread over cooled long johns; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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.

Tips:

  • For a crispier crust, brush the long johns with melted butter before baking.
  • To make the maple glaze, use real maple syrup for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have a pastry brush, you can use a spoon to spread the glaze on the long johns.
  • Let the long johns cool completely before glazing them, otherwise the glaze will melt and run off.
  • Store the long johns in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These maple glazed long johns are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a sweet and tasty snack, give these long johns a try!

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