Maple Donut Bars
These Maple Donut Bars combine the nostalgic flavors of donuts with the practicality of a sheet-pan bake, offering a forgiving and delicious sweet treat.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cups milk
- 0.25 cups butter, melted
- 1 whole egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cups maple syrup
Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
- 2-3 tablespoons milk for glaze
- 0.25 cups maple syrup for glaze
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the milk, melted butter, egg, vanilla, and maple syrup.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, knead until smooth.
- Let the dough rise for about an hour in a warm place.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out dough and cut into bars.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Glazing
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm bars before serving.
Notes
Airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days is fine; fridge if it's humid where you live. They’ll be slightly softer the next day. For a vegan version, substitute with plant-based milk and a flax egg. Adjust glaze thickness as needed.