Maple Long Johns - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup water (70 to 80 )
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups bread flour
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
oil, for deep-fat frying
GLAZE
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon maple flavoring

Preparation

In bread machine pan, place the first eight ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer.
Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).
When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into four portions.
Roll each into a 12-in. x 5-in. rectangle. Cut each rectangle widthwise into 1-1/2-in. strips.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375\u00b0.
Drop dough strips, a few at a time, into hot oil.
Turn with a slotted spoon and fry for 1 minute on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
In a small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients. Place the long johns on a wire rack; drizzle with glaze.