Onwards with the Mardi Gras theme! I can’t help but be happy when I think of Mardi Gras.
I had my first bite of King Cake in the Big Easy at The Court of Two Sisters. Truthfully, there was a slight moment of disappointment, because when one hears the word ‘cake,’ you expect sweet cake. King Cake is more of a yeast bread with a cinnamon swirl and sweet frosting. And there’s nothing wrong with that! Please, love King Cake for what it is, not what you wish it would be.
For these donuts, I converted a baked beignet recipe into donut bars, because let’s be honest: baked beignets taste like baked donuts. The key difference here is that these baked donuts are made with actual yeast, while most baked donut recipes rely on baking powder.
I'm 110% sure you're going to love these.
I scaled down Jenna’s recipe for oven-baked beignets for this application, because Jenna is a girl who really knows her way around yeast---just ask her former culinary instructor! Oh, Jenna, I kid! I love ya!
I love to make this dough because it’s so wonderful to work with. It starts out a tiny bit sticky, but after kneading, it’s supple and easy to knead.
Half a dozen baked yeast donut bars before rising:
Half a dozen baked yeast donut bars after rising:
I topped each donut bar with cinnamon-sugar and sweet glaze with colorful sprinkles. Don't forget to butter your plastic wrap!
Laissez les bon temps rouler!
Yield: 6 donuts As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.King Cake Donut Bars
Ingredients
For the glaze:
Instructions
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 233Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 201mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 1gSugar: 25gProtein: 4g
Megan {Country Cleaver} says
Well don't these look like two and a half sins 'til Tuesday?! SIGN ME UP for these!!
Christina says
You are my favorite person ever for saying that. XO
Karly says
So, so fun!
crazyforcrust says
These are so pretty! I think I need to start celebrating mardi gras. I mean, all things King Cake is a holiday I can get behind!
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
These look all kinds of amazing!
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
UTTER PERFECTION!!!! I want them all. No sharing!
Georgia | The Comfort of Cooking says
Ooooh, sign me UP! These look amazing, Christina!
atasteofmadess says
This looks SO GOOD!! Your photos are gorgeous! I JUST ordered a silpat mat online, and when it gets here, I would love to whip it out for this. Yum!
Christina says
You're going to love that mat! I adore mine :)
The Domestic Rebel says
SHUT THE FRONT DOOR. DONUT BARS?! I am dead.
cookingactress says
omg what a brilliant idea!!!! I love the idea of re-imagining such a delish treat!
http://www.beyondfrosting.com says
My mouth is watering just thinking about these!