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HOMEMADE MAPLE BARS



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My stepmom made these every Christmas, and they always went quickly. I've seen many recipes for Maple Bars that use biscuit dough rolled into bar shape. But these are made from a fresh soft dough and includes cinnamon (which you won't get using packaged biscuit dough). They're easy to make; the hardest part is probably waiting...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 2h8m

Number Of Ingredients 16

DOUGHNUTS
1 1/2 cups milk
1/3 cup shortening
4 Tbsp granulated sugar
2 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 (1/4-oz) pkg active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm tap water
2 large eggs, beaten
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
MAPLE ICING
1/3 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup milk
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tsp maple extract

Steps:

  • 1. Lightly grease 15x10-inch jelly roll pan; set aside.
  • 2. In a medium saucepan, scald milk. Stir in the shortening, sugar, salt and cinnamon, stirring until smooth. Let cool to lukewarm.
  • 3. In a large bowl, dissolve both packages of yeast in the warm water. Add both eggs, and stir well. Stir the milk-cinnamon mixture into the yeast mixture.
  • 4. Gradually add the flour and stir with a wooden spoon until all the flour is incorporated. Knead dough on a flat surface, adding up to 1/4 cup more flour if needed to reach a smooth dough (it shouldn't be sticky). Let rise for 1 hour.
  • 5. Punch dough down. Then roll dough into a rectangle about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. Using a pizza cutter, cut the dough into 12 rectangles.
  • 6. Place cut rectangles on greased jelly roll pan, and set aside for about 30 minutes to rise.
  • 7. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • 8. Place baking pan in oven, and bake for 7 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • 9. For Icing: In a saucepan, mix together the butter, brown sugar and milk. Bring to a soft boil, and then reduce heat to low and let simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 15 minutes.
  • 10. Whisk in maple extract and confectioners' sugar until it reaches a smooth consistency. Add more confectioners' sugar, if needed, for consistency and sweetness.
  • 11. Spread icing on top of cooled doughnuts, and let stand 15 minutes to allow icing to set.

HOMEMADE MAPLE BARS



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I got this recipe from a friend about 20 years agoe. It was passed down in her family and she shared this recipe with me and I'm passing it down in my family. My boys loved these when I made them. They did'nt last very long in my house. The amount of servings, I was'nt sure of. So, you may need to recalculat the servings and nutrition value. I dont have a picture to share with you, but they are really good and they stay moist longer than the store bought ones. I hope you enjoy these as much as we have.

Provided by lucinda3446

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h2m

Yield 1 Maple bar, 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup mashed potatoes
2 compressed yeast cakes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups water
vegetable oil, for deep fat frying
5 1/2-7 cups flour
icing
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons cream
1/2-1 tablespoon maple flavoring

Steps:

  • Mix mashed potatoes, yeast, water,salt, and sugar all together and let stand 20 minutes.
  • In the mean time mix shortening and eggs together with a mixer till well blended.
  • add to mix.
  • Add flour to mixture till dough is smooth and work for 20 minutes.
  • let rise till double in size.
  • Roll out and cut into bar shapes and let rise for the last time, for about 1 to 1/2 hours.
  • Preheat oil to 375 degrees and cook in oil(both sides) for 2 to 4 minutes, a few at a time, turning only once.
  • Drain on paper towels and cool for frosting with maple icing. Icing Mix ingredients for Icing together till spreadable.
  • Frost bars and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.3, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 1.2, Sodium 130.2, Carbohydrate 31.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 13.8, Protein 2.5

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