Golden, fluffy maple bars topped with rich maple glaze. A classic donut shop favorite made right at home.

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2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast

¾ cup warm almond milk

¼ cup vegetable oil

3 tbsp cane sugar

1 tsp salt

2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tbsp pure maple syrup (Grade A Dark preferred)

1 tbsp plant-based milk

½ tsp alcohol-free maple flavoring

Pinch of salt

Activate the yeast in warm almond milk and let foam for 5 minutes.

Stir in sugar, oil, and salt. Slowly mix in 2 cups of flour, kneading gently.

Add the rest of the flour and knead for 8 minutes until smooth. Let rise for 1 hour.

Roll dough into ½ inch thick rectangle. Cut into bars.

Fry at 350°F for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.

Make glaze: combine powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, salt, and flavoring until smooth.

Dip each bar top into glaze and let cool on a rack.

Glaze just before serving for best texture.

Add crushed nuts or spices for custom flavors.

Keywords: maple bars, homemade donuts, maple glaze, fried dough bars