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old fashioned donut bars
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Old Fashioned Donut Bars

These old fashioned donut bars have crispy edges, a soft center, and a rich brown butter maple glaze. Learn 7 secrets for perfect bakery results at home.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill + Fry + Glaze 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 15 bars
Course: Dessert
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Dough:
  • 3½ cups 440g cake flour
  • 2½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • 2 eggs + 1 yolk
  • 1 tbsp vanilla
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • Oil for frying
Glaze:
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • 6 tbsp butter browned
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Mix dry ingredients.
  2. Mix wet ingredients.
  3. Combine into dough.
  4. Chill 30–60 minutes.
  5. Roll, cut, and shape bars.
  6. Heat oil to 350–370°F.
  7. Fry until golden.
  8. Drain on paper towels.
  9. Brown butter and make glaze.
  10. Dip donuts and let set.
  11. Serve warm.