Long John donuts are a popular pastry that can be found at many bakeries and cafes. These elongated donuts are filled with a delicious cream or custard filling and topped with a sweet glaze or frosting. While you can easily purchase these treats at a store, why not try making them at home with this DIY Long John donut recipe?

To start, you will need the following ingredients:
– 1 package of active dry yeast
– 1/4 cup of warm water
– 3/4 cup of milk
– 1/4 cup of sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon of salt
– 1/4 cup of butter
– 1 egg
– 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour

For the filling, you can use your favorite custard or cream filling, or make a simple vanilla custard by heating 1 cup of milk in a saucepan and whisking in 1/4 cup of sugar and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

To make the dough, dissolve the yeast in the warm water and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy. In a separate bowl, heat the milk, sugar, salt, and butter until the butter is melted. Let it cool slightly before adding the yeast mixture, egg, and flour. Knead the dough until smooth and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours.

Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into rectangular shapes and let rise for another 30 minutes. Heat oil in a deep fryer or pot to 350 degrees F and fry the donuts until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Let the donuts cool slightly before filling with the custard or cream filling using a piping bag or injector. Drizzle with a sweet glaze made from powdered sugar and milk, or dip in a chocolate ganache for an extra decadent touch.

These DIY Long John donuts are a sweet delight that are sure to impress your friends and family. Enjoy them for breakfast, as a snack, or as dessert – either way, you won’t be able to resist their delicious flavor and fluffy texture. Give this recipe a try and see for yourself just how easy and fun it can be to make these delectable pastries at home.