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Maple Bars

a baked , choux pastry version of my favorite yeasted donut! These are best enjoyed within 2 days of making. !
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 9

Ingredients
  

For the Donuts:

  • 3/4 cups almond flour
  • 1/2 C Raw cane, coconut or maple sugar , (to taste)
  • 1 cup tapioca starch
  • 3/4 C cassava flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/3 C refined coconut oil or avocado oil , melted
  • 1 1/4 cup Full fat milk coconut
  • 2 tsp Lemon juice
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Maple Frosting:

  • 4 tbsp cashew or almond butter
  • 2 tsp maple extract
  • 3-4 Tbsp full-fat coconut milk or dairy free milk
  • 2-3 Tbsp coconut butter
  • 4-5 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Lightly grease your rectangular muffin pan (I use a silicone mini loaf pan) or line with parchment strips for easy removal.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine milk, oil, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium until steaming (not boiling).
  • Remove from heat and add tapioca, cassava, and almond flour all at once. Stir vigorously until a smooth, thick dough forms.
  • Return to low heat for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the dough pulls from the sides and becomes glossy.
  • Transfer to a bowl and let cool 3–5 minutes so the eggs don’t scramble.
  • Beat in eggs gradually, stirring well after each addition, until the dough is smooth and pipeable. It should resemble thick choux pastry.
  • Spoon or pipe into the rectangular pan cavities, filling each about ¾ full.
  • Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes to create lift.
  • Without opening the oven, reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake another 15–18 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
  • Turn off oven, crack the door, and let them cool inside for 10–15 minutes to prevent collapse.
  • Remove and cool slightly before glazing.
Author: Ali Jenkins
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