Description
These homemade glazed maple bars are a classic bakery favorite you can craft in your own kitchen. Featuring a pillowy yeast-raised dough fried to golden perfection and topped with a luscious maple glaze, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon treat.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water (110°F)
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (more as needed)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Maple Glaze:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon maple extract
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and set aside for 5 minutes until it becomes foamy. This ensures your yeast is active and ready to help the dough rise.
- Mix the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the activated yeast mixture with warm milk, granulated sugar, melted butter, salt, and the egg. Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour until a soft dough begins to form and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5–7 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm area for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Shape the Bars: Gently punch down the risen dough and roll it out to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a sharp knife or dough cutter to cut the dough into rectangles, approximately 4×2 inches each. Arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and let rise again for 30 minutes until puffy.
- Fry the Doughnuts: Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the bars in batches for about 1 minute per side, or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Prepare the Maple Glaze: In a small saucepan, melt the butter, then add brown sugar and milk. Whisk continuously over medium heat until smooth and bubbling. Remove from heat and whisk in the powdered sugar and maple extract until smooth and glossy.
- Glaze the Maple Bars: While the doughnuts are still warm, dip the tops of each bar into the maple glaze, allowing any excess to drip back into the bowl. Place glazed bars on a wire rack to set.
Notes
- For extra maple flavor, add a few drops more maple extract to the glaze if desired.
- If your glaze becomes too thick, thin it with a splash of milk; if too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.
- Maple bars are best enjoyed the same day, but can be stored airtight for up to 2 days.
- Be sure oil stays around 350°F to avoid greasy or undercooked doughnuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 42mg