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Soft maple donut bars with a thick vanilla glaze, golden fried edges, and a fluffy cake-like interior on a plate

Maple Donut Bars

Fluffy, golden-fried yeast donuts cut into squares and dipped in a thick, rich maple glaze. A classic donut shop favorite made at home.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 donut
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour For dough
  • 1 cup milk Warm (110°F)
  • 2.25 teaspoon instant yeast 1 packet
  • ⅓ cup sugar Granulated
  • 2 large eggs Room temp
  • ⅓ cup butter Softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar Sifted, for glaze
  • ¼ cup maple syrup Pure
  • 1 teaspoon maple extract Essential flavor
  • 3 tablespoon heavy cream For glaze consistency

Equipment

  • 1 Stand mixer With dough hook
  • 1 Heavy Pot For frying
  • 1 Thermometer Deep fry

Method
 

  1. Mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warm milk and eggs; mix until shaggy.
  2. Add butter and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth. Let rise for 1.5 hours.
  3. Roll dough to ½ inch thick. Cut into squares with center holes. Rise again for 45 mins.
  4. Fry in 350°F oil for 1 minute per side until golden. Drain on rack.
  5. Whisk glaze ingredients. Dip warm donuts into glaze and let set.

Notes

Use maple extract for that signature bakery flavor. Maintain oil temperature at 350°F to prevent greasiness.