Maple Donut Bars
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Bakery-style maple bars with a glossy maple glaze, perfect for cozy fall mornings.
- Author: Sophia Collins
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 1 hr 45 min
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp maple extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp maple extract (for glaze)
- Mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a bowl.
- Add warm milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and maple extract. Knead until smooth.
- Let dough rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
- Roll dough into a rectangle, cut into bars, and let proof for 30 minutes.
- Fry bars in oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and maple extract for glaze. Drizzle over warm bars.
Notes
- For best results, proof dough in a warm place.
- Glaze should be thick but pourable—adjust with milk or sugar as needed.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg