Canadian Maple Bars
Indulge in the sweet and fluffy perfection of Canadian Maple Bars, a decadent treat that combines a pillowy yeast-raised dough with a dreamy maple glaze. Perfectly golden and fried to a light crisp, these rectangular delights are then dunked in a luxurious glaze made with real maple syrup, powdered sugar, butter, and a hint of vanilla for an authentic Canadian flair. With a soft interior and a glossy, sweet topping, these bars are ideal for breakfast indulgence, afternoon coffee breaks, or dessert spreads. Impress your friends and family with this homemade recipe that brings the comforting flavors of Canada straight to your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 240 ml Whole milk
- 50 g Granulated sugar
- 7 g Active dry yeast
- 60 g Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 Large eggs
- 500 g All-purpose flour
- 5 g Salt
- 500 ml Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 120 ml Maple syrup (for glaze)
- 150 g Powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 30 g Unsalted butter, softened (for glaze)
- 5 ml Vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
Warm the milk to about 38°C (100°F). Stir in 1 tablespoon of the sugar and sprinkle the yeast on top. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, eggs, the remaining sugar, and the yeast mixture. Mix well.
Gradually add the flour and salt to the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out to about 1.5 cm thick on a floured surface. Cut into rectangular bars approximately 10x5 cm.
Place the cut bars on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and let them rise again for 30 minutes.
In a large pot, heat vegetable oil to 180°C (350°F). Fry the bars in batches for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a cooling rack lined with paper towels.
To make the glaze, whisk together maple syrup, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Once the bars have cooled slightly, dip the tops into the maple glaze and place them back on the cooling rack. Allow the glaze to set for about 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
689 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.9 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 49 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 185 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.6 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 108 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
