Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2010

These were so bad. I tried everything to get them to rise. They were like sticks. Sure wanted them to turn out, as my hubby loves long johns, and this is the only recipe I have found.

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sissy

Reviewed: Oct. 21, 2010

These were delicious and made a lot!! I loved how easy the dough was to roll out. Will definitely keep this recipe. Thanks!!

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FoodeeK8

Reviewed: Oct. 6, 2010

The first batch we followed recipe exactly. They turned out like cinnamon sticks. The 2nd time we let rise 3x size and cut wider and they turned out right. We find the glaze sticks better if you wait till they are a few hours cooled. Flavor is wonderful, even a bite without glaze is tasty. Better than store bought by far. I have attached photo.

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T Jones

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Aug. 9, 2010

these are just like down town . but I found that you must spray your wax paper with pam or what ever. if you don't you will never get them off the wax paper without tearing them apart. also the frosting is great but I used only 1 tsp. of maple flavoring and that was perfect.after rolling out the dough I used a pizza cutter to cut them and that worked perfect.

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Linda Lee

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Brainerd, Minnesota, USA

Living In: Kake, Alaska, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 24, 2010

My husband is a long John lover from way back when...so while he put the kids to sleep I made these and then he fried them up. He approved- he really liked them with chocolate frosting.

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Kel

Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2010

OMG, I pulled up this recipe while looking for a donut recipe and decided to give it a try even though there was no photo for me to know what I was really making.They are WONDERFUL.soft,cakie,delicate.I glazed half of the batch and frosted the top of half,My family just loved them.I will definetely be using this recipe ALOT>

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jackie48846

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Ionia, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 14, 2007

Found them to be dense, needs to proof longer. Good when dipped in hot syrup and coated with coconut.

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oceanreg

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Reviewed: Jun. 10, 2007

The were a bit dense. If I make the recipe again, I'll allow more time for rising and I'll add more spice. The nutmeg has great flavor but next time I think I'll add a little mace or allspice, too.

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KIMBERJS

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: May 11, 2006

I was looking for the long johns with the cream filling. However, I figured I'd try these and attempt to squirt some stuffings into it. Mine came out a little too dense for that, but as far as doughnuts go, they were good, especially with chocolate frosting. They could stand to have been wider to keep from rolling to the heavy side in the oil.

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