Description
Soft, fluffy, rectangular donuts baked (or fried) to perfection and topped with a rich maple glaze. These maple donut bars taste just like your favorite bakery-style treat – perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
For the Donut Bars:
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
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½ cup warm milk (110°F)
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 large eggs
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½ tsp salt
For the Maple Glaze:
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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½ cup pure maple syrup
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1–2 tbsp milk (for thinning, as needed)
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½ tsp maple extract (optional, for stronger flavor)
Instructions
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Activate Yeast: Combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
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Make Dough: In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, eggs, butter, and the yeast mixture. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth.
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First Rise: Cover and let the dough rise for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled.
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Shape Bars: Roll out dough into a rectangle and cut into bar shapes.
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Second Rise: Let shaped bars rise again for 30 minutes.
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Cook:
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Frying method: Fry bars in hot oil (350°F) until golden brown, about 1 minute per side.
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Baking method: Bake at 375°F for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
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Make Glaze: Melt butter, whisk in maple syrup, powdered sugar, and maple extract. Add milk to reach a pourable consistency.
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Glaze Bars: Dip warm donuts in glaze or drizzle over the top. Let set for 10 minutes.
Notes
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For a richer maple flavor, use dark maple syrup and maple extract.
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Donuts are best eaten fresh but can be stored for 1–2 days in an airtight container.
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For a dairy-free version, substitute plant-based milk and butter.
- Prep Time: 10–12 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours (includes rising)
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baked or Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg