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Maple Bar Donut

A Maple Bar Donut is an incredibly soft and chewy rectangular donut topped with a buttery maple glaze. Follow my tutorial to make this donut shop classic at home.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Rising Time:2 hours
Total Time2 hours 40 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: donuts
Servings: 12 people
Author: Jillian Wade

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Rolling Pin
  • knife or pizza dough cutter
  • baking sheet
  • Deep fryer or large heavy-bottomed pot
  • medium saucepan
  • wire cooling rack
  • ruler
  • instant-read thermometer

Ingredients

DOUGHNUT DOUGH:

  • 1 cup warm milk heated to about 110°F
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • 4 cups canola oil or vegetable shortening for frying

MAPLE GLAZE:

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon maple extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 pinch of salt
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Instructions

Make the Donut Dough:

  • In a large measuring cup, whisk the warm milk and yeast together.
  • Let it bloom for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  • Pour the yeast mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk in sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt.
  • Attach the dough hook and gradually add the flour while the mixer runs on the lowest setting. Add one cup of flour at a time until combined.
  • Increase the mixer to medium speed and knead for 4-5 minutes until smooth and stretchy. If it’s still sticky, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • Lightly grease a bowl and transfer the dough to it. Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and rise in a warm spot for 1-1 ½ hours or until doubled in size.

Roll Out and Shape the Maple Bars:

  • Punch down the dough and then roll it out on a floured surface into a ½-inch thick rectangle.
  • Cut the bars into 3x6-inch rectangles.
  • Place the rectangles on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cover with a clean towel or lightly greased plastic wrap. Rise for 30 minutes.

Fry the Donuts:

  • While the dough is rising for 30 minutes, heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F. Line plates with paper towels.
  • Carefully add 2-3 dough rectangles to the hot oil (don’t over-crowd the pot). Fry for 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Then, flip the donuts and fry for another 1-2 minutes.
  • Transfer the donuts to the lined plates. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Make the Maple Glaze:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Stir in the maple syrup, increase the heat to medium-high, and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract, maple extract, powdered sugar, and salt. The mixture should be smooth and slightly thickened.

Glaze the Maple Bars:

  • Dip the donuts in the maple glaze or spoon it over the donuts. Let any extra glaze drip off the donuts.
  • Place the glazed maple bars on a wire rack while the glaze sets.

Serve:

  • Serve immediately. These are best when eaten within 12 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 542kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg