Long Johns Recipe

Ingredients

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