Homemade Maple Bars Recipe

Name: Homemade Maple Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Mix mashed potatoes, yeast, water,salt, and sugar all together and let stand 20 minutes.
2
In the mean time mix shortening and eggs together with a mixer till well blended.
3
add to mix.
4
Add flour to mixture till dough is smooth and work for 20 minutes.
5
let rise till double in size.
6
Roll out and cut into bar shapes and let rise for the last time, for about 1 to 1/2 hours.
7
Preheat oil to 375 degrees and cook in oil(both sides) for 2 to 4 minutes, a few at a time, turning only once.
8
Drain on paper towels and cool for frosting with maple icing. Icing Mix ingredients for Icing together till spreadable.
9
Frost bars and enjoy.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup mashed potatoes, 2 compressed yeast cakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Homemade Maple Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Homemade Maple Bars

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