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Delish Maple Bacon Donut Sticks

Delish Maple Bacon Donut Sticks

Golden, crisp-on-the-outside donut sticks dipped in a silky maple glaze and showered with smoky-crisp bacon. A sweet-and-savory breakfast treat that disappears fast.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg optional but classic donut flavor
  • 0.75 cup whole milk room temperature
  • 2 piece large eggs room temperature
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted slightly cooled
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 6 slice thick-cut bacon, cooked and chopped plus extra for garnish if desired
  • 4 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • 1.5 cup powdered sugar for maple glaze
  • 0.25 cup pure maple syrup for maple glaze
  • 1.5 tbsp milk for maple glaze, more as needed
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract for maple glaze
  • 0.125 tsp fine salt for maple glaze

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until very crisp. Drain on paper towels and chop. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy pot to 350 F. Set a wire rack over a sheet pan for draining.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, kosher salt, and nutmeg.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry and stir with a spatula until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix; it should be thick but scoopable.
  • Lightly flour your work surface. Turn dough out and gently knead 3 to 4 times just to bring it together. Pat or roll to about 0.5 inch thickness.
  • Cut into sticks about 1 inch by 4 inches. Re-roll scraps as needed, keeping the dough lightly floured to prevent sticking.
  • Fry donut sticks in batches, 2 to 3 minutes per side, until deep golden and cooked through. Adjust heat to maintain 350 F.
  • Transfer fried sticks to the rack to drain. While still warm, make the glaze: whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until smooth and pourable.
  • Dip warm donut sticks into the maple glaze, letting excess drip off. Sprinkle immediately with chopped bacon so it adheres.
  • Let the glaze set 5 minutes on the rack. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

For extra crispiness, fry in small batches and avoid crowding. If glaze thickens while you work, whisk in 0.5 tsp milk at a time to loosen. Baked option: brush sticks with melted butter and bake at 400 F for 12 to 14 minutes, then glaze and top with bacon.