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Maple Donut Bars

Close-up of fluffy maple donut bars, one broken in half to show the airy interior, all coated in a sweet glaze.
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Enjoy bakery-style maple donut bars with a shiny maple glaze, perfect for a fall morning treat or weekend brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • For the Glaze:
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons maple extract
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Stir in granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt.
  3. Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to ½-inch thickness.
  7. Cut into 1-inch wide bars.
  8. Place bars on parchment-lined baking sheets, cover, and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
  9. Heat about 2-3 inches of vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F.
  10. Fry the bars in batches for 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  11. Remove bars with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  12. While the bars are still warm, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, maple extract, and melted butter until smooth.
  13. Dip each bar into the glaze, ensuring it’s fully coated. Let excess drip off.
  14. Place glazed bars on a wire rack to set.

Notes

  • For a thicker glaze, use less milk. For a thinner glaze, add more milk, a teaspoon at a time.
  • You can store leftover donut bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • These bars are best enjoyed fresh, the day they are made.

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