These homemade maple bar donuts are soft, fluffy, and topped with a rich maple glaze that melts in your mouth. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these classic bakery-style donuts are easy to recreate at home with simple ingredients.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This homemade maple bar donuts recipe delivers bakery-quality results right from your kitchen. The dough is soft and airy, while the maple glaze adds a sweet, buttery finish. They’re perfect for special mornings, gatherings, or when you want a comforting homemade treat.
Ingredients
For the Doughnut Dough
- 1 cup lukewarm water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups bread flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Oil, for frying
For the Thick Maple Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon maple extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine water, sugar, butter, egg yolks, yeast, salt, and vanilla extract until blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 5–10 minutes until smooth and slightly sticky.
- Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle and cut into bar shapes.
- Place on lined baking sheets, cover, and let rise again for 1 hour.
- Heat oil to 350°F (180°C) and fry donuts for about 1 minute per side until golden brown.
- Let donuts cool on a wire rack.
- Mix all glaze ingredients until smooth.
- Dip each donut into the glaze and let set before serving.
These homemade maple bar donuts are best enjoyed fresh while soft and slightly warm.
Tips & Tricks
- Ensure oil temperature stays consistent for even frying
- Don’t overcrowd the pan while frying
- Use bread flour for a softer texture
- Let donuts cool slightly before glazing
- Add a pinch of cinnamon to the glaze for variation
Details
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Rise Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 donuts
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Difficulty: Medium
- Dietary: Halal-friendly
Notes
- You can bake instead of fry at 375°F for a lighter version
- Substitute maple extract with vanilla if unavailable
- Add chopped nuts on top of glaze for texture
Nutrition (Approximate per donut)
- Calories: 280
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fat: 10g
FAQ
Can I make homemade maple bar donuts ahead of time?
They are best fresh but can be stored for a day.
Why is my dough sticky?
This dough is meant to be soft; add flour gradually if needed.
Can I freeze the donuts?
Yes, freeze unglazed donuts for best results.
What oil is best for frying?
Use neutral oils like vegetable or canola oil.
Can I use regular flour instead of bread flour?
Yes, but the texture may be slightly less fluffy.
Storage
- Room Temperature: Store in airtight container up to 1 day
- Refrigerator: Not recommended
- Freezer: Freeze unglazed donuts up to 2 months
- Reheating: Warm slightly before serving
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Ingredients
For the Doughnut Dough
- 1 cup lukewarm water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups bread flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Oil for frying
For the Thick Maple Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- 1/2 teaspoon maple extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine water, sugar, butter, egg yolks, yeast, salt, and vanilla extract until blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 5–10 minutes until smooth and slightly sticky.
- Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle and cut into bar shapes.
- Place on lined baking sheets, cover, and let rise again for 1 hour.
- Heat oil to 350°F (180°C) and fry donuts for about 1 minute per side until golden brown.
- Let donuts cool on a wire rack.
- Mix all glaze ingredients until smooth.
- Dip each donut into the glaze and let set before serving.
- These homemade maple bar donuts are best enjoyed fresh while soft and slightly warm.
Notes
- You can bake instead of fry at 375°F for a lighter version
Conclusion
These homemade maple bar donuts are soft, rich, and perfectly sweet with their signature maple glaze. Once you try them fresh, they’ll quickly become a favorite homemade treat.