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Fluffy Maple Bar Donuts

These Fluffy Maple Bar Donuts are everything you love about a classic maple bar—soft, airy dough, a golden exterior, and a thick layer of maple glaze on top. Made with real eggs, butter, and a hint of maple extract, they’re perfect for brunch, special mornings, or when you want to wow everyone with a homemade treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rise Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 maple bar donuts
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donuts
  • ½ cup warm water
  • ¾ cup warm milk
  • 2 tsp dry active yeast
  • ½ cup + 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 5 large eggs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 5½ cups all-purpose flour
For the Maple Glaze
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 3 Tbsp milk
  • 1 Tbsp corn syrup
  • 2 tsp maple extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Method
 

  1. Combine warm water, warm milk, 1 Tbsp sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy (10 mins).
  2. In a stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, salt, eggs, and yeast mixture. Mix.
  3. Add softened butter and mix 8 mins until smooth and elastic.
  4. Transfer dough to greased bowl, cover, and rise for 1 hour.
  5. Punch down dough, cover again, and let rise another hour.
  6. Roll dough into ¾-inch rectangle. Cut into 12 bars.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/fluffy-maple-bar-donuts/

Notes

• Don’t skip the proofing time—it’s key to that airy texture.
• Use pure maple extract for the best flavor.
• Donuts are best enjoyed the same day, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.