Description
Indulge in the delightful world of homemade baking with these Maple Donut Bars From Scratch. These soft, buttery bars are infused with rich maple flavor and topped with a luscious glaze, making them perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any special occasion. With minimal effort, you can whip up these treats that will impress family and friends alike. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or customize with your favorite toppings for a truly memorable experience!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup warm water
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 2 teaspoons dry active yeast
- 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for glaze)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup
- 2 teaspoons maple extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add warm milk, granulated sugar, salt, eggs, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Whisk well.
- Gradually mix in flour until a dough forms; knead on a floured surface for about 5-10 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl; cover and let rise in a warm place for about 90 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, roll out to about ½ inch thickness, and cut into rectangular bars.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake bars on a lined baking sheet for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the glaze, mix brown sugar, milk, corn syrup, maple extract, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Dip cooled bars into the glaze and allow excess to drip off.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 197
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg