Soft Maple Glazed Bars
Yield12 bars
Prep30 minutes
Chill1 hour
LevelIntermediate
Texture goal
Soft, fluffy dough with a thick, glossy maple glaze that sets perfectly.
These soft maple glazed bars are the perfect indulgence, combining a fluffy dough with a rich, sweet maple glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a nostalgic treat any time of day.
Why you'll want it now — The sweet maple glaze and pillowy texture make these bars irresistible.
Why this recipe works
The combination of a yeast-based dough and a thick maple glaze ensures a soft and tender bar with just the right amount of sweetness. The dough's rich, buttery texture pairs perfectly with the deep, caramel-like flavor of maple syrup.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Stand mixer with dough hook
- 9 x 13 in (23 x 33 cm) baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Rolling pin
- Cooling rack
How to make it
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir in the yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing with a dough hook until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick.
- Cut into 12 bars and place them on a parchment-lined baking pan.
- Cover and let the bars rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the bars for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Allow them to cool on a cooling rack.
- For the glaze, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in maple syrup and bring to a simmer.
- Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Dip the top of each bar into the glaze, letting excess drip off.
- Place glazed bars on a cooling rack to set.
Enjoy these soft maple glazed bars with a warm cup of coffee for a truly comforting treat.
How you'll know it's ready
You'll know the bars are ready when they are golden brown on top and the glaze has set to a glossy finish.
Convection oven? (and if you don't have one)
The temperature is perfect for standard ovens. If using a convection oven, lower the temperature by 25°F and check a few minutes early.
Frosting, filling & glaze notes
The glaze should be smooth and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, falling in a slow ribbon when drizzled.
