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Maple Donuts
4.4 from 45 votes

Maple Donuts

Maple Donuts are THE donut of the season! These soft yeast donuts are light & airy with a perfectly golden crust and a silky sweet maple frosting!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 16 donuts
Calories: 253 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Dough:
  • 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • vegetable oil for frying
For the Frosting:
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons half and half
  • 1 tablespoon corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon maple extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

For the Dough:
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  1. Mix dry ingredients together in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the hook attachment. Add the liquid ingredients and mix until well combined. Cover with a towel and let it rest for 8 minutes. 
  2. Knead the dough on medium speed for about 5 minutes until a soft smooth dough forms. Place dough in a greased bowl and then turn it so the top of the dough is wet with oil. Cover the bowl with a lid or towel and let rise for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until double in bulk.
  3. Punch the dough down and empty onto a floured surface and roll out to about 1/3 inch thick and use a biscuit cutter 2 1/2 to 3 inches wide to cut out donuts. Knead scraps together and roll out again and cut until no longer enough dough. Place on parchment lined baking sheets, cover lightly with plastic wrap, and let rise for 30-60 minutes until almost double in size.
  4. Pour oil in a pot until 2 inches deep and heat over medium until 350 degrees F. Fry dough, about 3 at a time until golden and then flip. Should take 30-60 seconds per side. Drain on a paper towel lined baking sheet. 
  5. Once cooled enough to handle, dip the most rounded side of the donut in the frosting and then set on cooling rack.
For the Frosting:
  1. In a small saucepan, heat butter, brown sugar, half & half, and corn syrup over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, Turn to low and whisk in maple extract, salt, and 1/2 cup powdered sugar at a time until smooth. Remove from heat.
  2. The frosting does start to dry and harden which is what you want but just give it a quick stir before you dip each donut. If it starts to get too thick, set the pan back over low heat and whisk in a teaspoon more of half & half.

Nutrition Information

Calories 253kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 144mg (6%) Potassium 78mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 26g (52%) Vitamin A 180IU (4%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16 donuts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 253

% Daily Value*

Calories 253kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 144mg 6%
Potassium 78mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 26g 52%
Vitamin A 180IU 4%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 1.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.