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Ingredients

1 (1/4-oz) package active dry yeast (2 1/2 Teaspoons)
2 Tablespoons warm water (105–115°F)
3 1/4 Cups all-purpose flour plus some for working the dough
1 Cup milk, room temperature
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
3 large egg yolks
2 Tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 Teaspoons salt
1/2 Teaspoon cinnamon
Canola or other neutral oil for frying

Chocolate Glaze: (Enough for 12 long johns)
1/4 Cup unsalted butter
2 Tablespoons milk
1 Teaspoon light corn syrup
1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate
1-2 Cups confectioner’s sugar (powdered sugar)

Maple Glaze: (Enough for 12 long johns)
1/4 Cup unsalted butter
2 Tablespoons milk
1/2 Cup real maple syrup
1-2 Cups confectioner’s sugar (powdered sugar)

Vanilla Cream Filling: (Enough for 12 long johns)
4 large egg yolks
1/3 Cup sugar
3 Tablespoons flour
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 Cups milk
1/4 Cup cream
1 vanilla bean
1 Teaspoon vanilla extract

Helpful Equipment:
Candy Thermometer
Stand Mixer (You could just use a wooden spoon to mix everything together and then just knead the dough lightly for a few minutes until it came together.  There were donuts before there were mixers.  But a mixer helps!)

Description

Long John Donuts Filled With A Homemade Vanilla Cream Mixture And Glazed In Chocolate And Maple Glazes.

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