Long Johns

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Ingredients

• 3 (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
• ½ cup warm water
• ½ cup shortening
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup canned evaporated milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 8 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 quart oil for frying, or as needed
• ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon water, or as needed