Introduction

These are traditional doughnuts that go well during breakfast and at tea breaks for busy office people who want to fill their stomach before returning to work. Toppings can be added to make the doughnuts more flavoured.

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 6 Minutes
Ready In: 2 Hours
Serving: 6 person

Ingredients

• 3/4 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons warm water
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1/4 cup canned evaporated milk
• 1/2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• cups and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup oil for frying, or as needed
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon water, or as needed

Instructions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.

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