Maple Glazed Fried Biscuit Bars Recipe
These homemade Maple Bars are an irresistible treat featuring crispy fried biscuit dough shaped into oblong bars, then dipped in a rich, sweet maple glaze. Ideal for breakfast or dessert, they offer a perfect balance of fluffy inside texture with a golden, crunchy exterior, all coated in a smooth, flavorful maple icing that hardens slightly for the classic maple bar finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 maple bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Donut Bar
- 8 ct refrigerated biscuit dough (Pillsbury Grand Homestyle Buttermilk biscuits recommended)
- 2 cups canola oil (for frying)
Maple Glaze
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp milk (plus 1–2 tsp extra if needed)
- 1 tbsp corn syrup
- 2 tsp maple extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Heat the Oil: Pour 2 cups of canola oil into a medium-sized saucepan and begin heating it on medium-low heat, preparing for frying the donut bars.
- Prepare the Dough: Open the refrigerated biscuit dough and separate the biscuits. Gently stretch each biscuit into an oblong shape instead of the original round shape to mimic traditional maple bars.
- Make the Maple Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine ¼ cup butter and ½ cup brown sugar. Whisk in 3 tablespoons of milk and heat over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves.
- Add Flavor and Sugar: Remove the glaze from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon corn syrup and 2 teaspoons maple extract. Gradually whisk in 2 cups powdered sugar, adding ½ cup at a time, whisking until smooth after each addition.
- Keep Glaze Warm: The glaze will begin to harden once it sits, which is desired. Keep it warm on the stove, whisking occasionally, adding 1-2 teaspoons of milk if needed to maintain the right consistency for dipping.
- Check Oil Temperature: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the oil temperature reaches 350°F. Adjust heat gradually to maintain this temperature for frying.
- Fry the Bars: Carefully drop 2 oblong dough bars into the hot oil at a time. Fry each side for about 2 minutes until golden brown. Quickly remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Glaze the Bars: After the bars have cooled slightly for a few minutes, whisk the maple glaze again to smooth it. Dip each bar into the glaze, then immediately place the glaze side up on a cooling rack to set.
- Repeat and Serve: Continue frying and glazing all bars. For best taste and texture, eat the maple bars within an hour, although they remain delicious the next morning as well.
Notes
- Be sure the oil temperature remains steady at 350°F to avoid greasy or undercooked bars.
- Stretching the biscuit dough to an oblong shape is key to achieving the classic maple bar look and texture.
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate oil temperature measurement.
- Keep the glaze warm and whisked to maintain dipping consistency and prevent it from hardening too soon.
- Allow bars to cool slightly before glazing to prevent glaze from melting away.
- These bars are best eaten fresh but can be kept overnight for a tasty morning treat.
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