Maple Donut Bars with Glaze (Print View)
Soft, pillowy bars topped with rich maple glaze. Bakery-style treats combining classic donut flavors with maple sweetness.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
05 - 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
06 - 1/4 cup water, warmed
07 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
08 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
09 - Vegetable oil for frying
→ Maple Glaze
10 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
11 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
12 - 3 tablespoons whole milk
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - Pinch of salt
# Method:
01 - Combine warm milk, water, and yeast in a large bowl or stand mixer. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add sugar, melted butter, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until fully combined.
03 - Gradually incorporate flour until a soft dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
05 - Punch down dough and roll out to 1/2-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 4x1.5-inch bars using a sharp knife or dough cutter.
06 - Place bars on parchment-lined baking sheets. Cover and let rise for 30-40 minutes until puffy.
07 - Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F.
08 - Fry bars in batches for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
09 - Whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
10 - While bars are still slightly warm, dip tops into the glaze and set on a wire rack to set.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- That moment when warm donut meets cool maple glaze and creates its own little weather system of steam and sweetness
- They are secretly easier than round donuts because no cutting out holes and no re rolling scraps
02 -
- If your oil is too hot the outsides will burn before the insides cook through, so use a thermometer
- The glaze sets quickly, so work fast when dipping and do not let the bars cool completely first
03 -
- Use a kitchen spider or slotted spoon to flip and remove the bars without breaking them
- Let the glazed bars set for at least 15 minutes before stacking them or they will stick together