Long John doughnut.

Here’s a classic Long John doughnut recipe — a rectangular, yeast-raised doughnut that’s often glazed or frosted, sometimes filled with custard or cream. Think of it as a bar-shaped doughnut with serious potential for delicious toppings!

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🍩 Homemade Long John Doughnuts

🧂 Ingredients:

For the Doughnuts:

• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)

• 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast

• ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 2 large eggs

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

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For the Chocolate Glaze (Optional but classic):

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2–3 tbsp milk

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

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Optional Fillings:

• Pastry cream

• Whipped cream

• Bavarian cream

• Custard or jelly

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👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Make the Dough:

1. In a small bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2. In a large mixing bowl (or stand mixer), add sugar, eggs, butter, salt, and vanilla. Mix well.

3. Add in yeast mixture.

4. Gradually add flour until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.

5. Knead for about 5–7 minutes (or 3–4 min in mixer with dough hook) until smooth and elastic.

6. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1 to 1.5 hours).

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2. Shape the Doughnuts:

1. Roll dough out on a floured surface to about ½-inch thick.

2. Cut into rectangles (roughly 4–5 inches long and 1.5–2 inches wide).

3. Place on parchment-lined tray, cover with a towel, and let rise again until puffy (30–45 min).

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3. Fry the Doughnuts:

1. Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).

2. Carefully fry a few doughnuts at a time, about 1 minute per side, until golden brown.

3. Remove and drain on paper towels. Let cool slightly before glazing or filling.

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4. Make the Glaze:

1. In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.

2. Dip the top of each cooled doughnut into the glaze and let set.

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5. Optional – Fill the Doughnuts:

• Use a piping bag fitted with a long tip to inject pastry cream or other fillings into the center of each doughnut from the end.

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🍫 Variations:

• Maple Long John: Replace cocoa powder with maple extract in the glaze.

• Filled Versions: Add Bavarian cream, vanilla pudding, or whipped cream.

• Sprinkles: Add rainbow or chocolate sprinkles on top while the glaze is wet.