Description
Delightful maple donut bars made from scratch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for glaze)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp milk (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp corn syrup
- 2 tsp maple extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the warm water, warm milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, and yeast. Let sit for about 10 minutes, until foamy.
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine the flour, salt, remaining sugar, frothy yeast mixture, and eggs. Using the dough hook, mix on medium-high speed. Once the dough starts to come together, add the softened butter and continue mixing for 8 minutes until smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky.
- Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Punch the dough down, reshape into a ball, cover, and let rise again until doubled, about another hour.
- On a floured surface, roll the dough into a rectangle about 3/4 inch thick (approximately 15×17 inches). Cut into 12 equal bars with a pizza cutter or sharp knife. Place the bars on a floured baking sheet and let them rise for 30 minutes.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable or corn oil in a heavy pot to 360-375°F. Fry the bars a few minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels. Let cool completely.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, milk, and corn syrup. Bring to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat. Stir in maple extract and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Dip the cooled bars into the maple glaze, coating one side. Place on a wire rack to let the glaze set.
Notes
- Ensure the yeast is active for the best rise.
- Donut bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Experiment with different flavors of glaze if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut bar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg