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Maple Donut Bars From Scratch Recipe

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Soft, fluffy, and bursting with buttery maple flavor, these homemade Maple Donut Bars are a delightful scratch-made treat. Featuring a light and airy yeast dough shaped into convenient bars and fried to golden perfection, they are topped with a rich and sweet maple glaze. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any time you crave a delicious, comforting sweet snack.

Ingredients

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For the Donuts:

  • 1/2 cup warm water (about 110°F)
  • 3/4 cup warm milk
  • 2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

For the Maple Glaze:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 1 tbsp corn syrup
  • 2 tsp maple extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Froth the Yeast: In a small bowl, whisk together the warm water, warm milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, and active dry yeast. Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Mix the Dough: In a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the flour, salt, remaining sugar, the yeast mixture, and eggs. Mix on medium-high speed. Once the dough starts to form, add the softened butter and continue mixing for about 8 minutes until the dough is smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky.
  3. First Rise: Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm, draft-free spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. Punch Down and Second Rise: Punch the risen dough down to release air bubbles, reshape it into a ball, cover again, and let it rise for an additional hour or until doubled in size once more.
  5. Roll and Cut: On a floured surface, roll the dough into a rectangle approximately 15 by 17 inches and 3/4 inch thick. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough into 12 equal bars. Place them on a floured baking sheet and let them rise for 30 minutes.
  6. Fry the Donut Bars: Heat about 2 inches of vegetable or corn oil in a heavy pot to between 360°F and 375°F. Fry the bars a few minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the bars and drain on paper towels. Let them cool completely before glazing.
  7. Prepare the Maple Glaze: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in brown sugar, milk, and corn syrup and bring to a gentle simmer. Remove from heat, then stir in maple extract and powdered sugar until the glaze is smooth.
  8. Glaze the Donut Bars: Dip the cooled donut bars into the maple glaze, coating one side thoroughly. Place on a wire rack to let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • The dough can be made the night before and refrigerated to save time; simply roll, cut, fry, and glaze the following day.
  • Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to one week.
  • Freezing is not recommended as the glaze does not thaw well.

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