Description
Make delicious homemade maple donut bars. These bars are soft, fluffy, and topped with a rich maple glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup warm water (110°F)
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 2 tsp dry active 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
- 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
- Corn or vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Froth the Yeast: Combine warm water, warm milk, 1 Tbsp sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix the Dough: In a stand mixer, combine flour, salt, sugar, and the yeast mixture. Add eggs and mix. Add softened butter and mix until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes).
- Let the Dough Rise: Transfer dough to a greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled.
- Punch Down and Proof Again: Punch down the dough, reshape, and let rise again for 1 hour.
- Roll, Cut, and Proof Again: Roll dough on a floured surface to 3/4-inch thickness. Cut into 12 donut bars. Place on a floured baking sheet and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Fry the Donuts: Heat 2 inches of oil to 360–375°F. Fry donuts for 2 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to paper towels to cool completely.
- Make the Maple Glaze: Melt butter in a saucepan. Add brown sugar, milk, and corn syrup. Simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in maple extract and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Glaze the Donuts: Dip cooled donuts into the glaze and place them on a cooling rack to set.
Notes
- Ensure the oil temperature is consistent for even cooking.
- Cool the donuts completely before glazing for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut bar
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg