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Maple Donut Bars From Scratch Recipe

Maple Donut Bars From Scratch Recipe

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Indulge in these decadent Maple Donut Bars made completely from scratch. These airy, light donuts are fried to perfection and coated in a rich, sweet maple glaze that will have you coming back for more.

Ingredients

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For the donuts

  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 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
  • 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

For the maple glaze

  • 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

Instructions

  1. Froth up the yeast – Combine warm water, warm milk, 1 tbsp sugar, and yeast. Let it sit until foamy.
  2. Combine everything in a stand mixer – Mix flour, salt, sugar, eggs, and yeast mixture. Add butter and mix until smooth.
  3. Let the dough rise – Allow the dough to double in size for about 1 hour.
  4. Punch and proof a second time – Reshape dough and let it rise again.
  5. Roll, cut, and proof the donuts again – Roll out dough, cut into bars, and let rise.
  6. Fry the donuts – Fry in oil until golden brown.
  7. Make the maple glaze and dip – Melt butter, add sugar, milk, corn syrup, maple extract, and powdered sugar. Dip cooled donuts in the glaze.

Notes

  • Ensure the oil is at the right temperature for frying
  • Allow the donuts to cool before glazing
  • For a richer taste, use real maple extract

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Keywords: Maple Donut Bars, Donuts, Maple Glaze, Homemade Donuts