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Maple Bars Recipe

Irresistible Maple Bars Recipe: Soft, Fluffy, and Glazed Delight

This Maple Bars Recipe features soft, fluffy dough and a delicious maple glaze, delivering a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup whole milk provides moisture and rich flavor
  • 4 tablespoons butter adds richness
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast essential for leavening
  • ¼ cup sugar sweetens the dough
  • ½ teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for flavor
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour provides structure
For the Glaze
  • 2 cups powdered sugar for sweetness
  • ½ cup maple syrup key flavor component
  • 1 teaspoon maple extract optional, enhances flavor

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Dough Hook
  • Wire rack
  • Deep Fryer or Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the milk and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until melted; cool slightly.
  2. Sprinkle the yeast into the warm mixture, stir, and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, salt, eggs, and vanilla extract with the yeast mixture.
  4. Gradually mix in flour until a sticky dough forms, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1.5 hours.
  6. Roll the dough into a rectangle and cut into bars; space them out.
  7. Cover and let the bars rise for another 30 minutes while heating oil to 350°F.
  8. Fry the bars for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
  9. Whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, and maple extract for the glaze.
  10. Glaze the warm bars by dipping or brushing with the maple glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh yeast, maintain proper frying temperature, and serve warm for optimal enjoyment.

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