LONG JOHN RECIPE 
2 pkg. yeast
3/4 c. scalded milk
1 c. flour
2 eggs
1/2 c. warm water
1/4 c. sugar
1/3 c. shortening
3 1/2 c. flour

Soak yeast in warm water for 5 minutes. Pour scalded and cooled milk over 1/4 cup sugar and a pinch of salt. Add 1 cup flour and beat until smooth. Beat in shortening and eggs. Add 3 1/2 cups flour and mix to a soft dough. Turn out on lightly floured board. Knead for 5 minutes. Let rise 1/2 hour. Roll and let rise until very light. Cut into strips and fry. Fill with cream filling.

 

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