Description
These Maple Donut Bars are soft, yeasted dough bars baked to golden perfection and dipped in a rich, buttery maple glaze. No deep fryer needed—just easy, oven-baked goodness that tastes like a cozy fall morning!
Ingredients
For the Donut Bars:
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1 cup warm water (105–110°F)
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1½ cups warm milk (same temp as water)
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4 tsp active dry yeast
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1â…› cups granulated sugar
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1 tsp salt
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10 large eggs, room temperature
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1 cup unsalted butter, melted & cooled
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11 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
For the Maple Glaze:
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½ cup unsalted butter
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1 cup brown sugar
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6 tbsp milk
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2 tbsp corn syrup (or honey)
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4 tsp maple extract
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4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions
1. Activate the Yeast
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In a large bowl, mix warm water, warm milk, yeast, and 1 tbsp sugar.
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Let sit 5–10 mins until foamy.
2. Make the Dough
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Add remaining sugar, salt, eggs, and melted butter to the yeast mixture.
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Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
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Knead 8–10 mins (or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 6–7 mins).
3. Let the Dough Rise
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Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1.5 hours until doubled.
4. Shape & Second Rise
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Roll dough into a ½-inch thick rectangle.
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Cut into 3×1-inch bars, place on baking sheets, and let rise 30–45 mins.
5. Bake
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Bake 10–12 mins until golden.
6. Make the Glaze
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Melt butter, then stir in brown sugar, milk, and corn syrup. Simmer 1 min.
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Remove from heat, whisk in maple extract and powdered sugar until smooth.
7. Glaze & Serve!
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Dip warm bars into glaze, let excess drip off.
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Enjoy immediately or let set on a wire rack.
Notes
✅ Use room temp eggs for better dough texture.
✅ Don’t over-knead—stop when smooth and elastic.
✅ Freeze unbaked dough for later—thaw, rise, and bake fresh!
- Prep Time: 30 mins (+ rising)
- Cook Time: 12 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 290 kcal per serving
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 6g