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Bourbon Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls

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Bourbon maple bacon cinnamon rolls combine crispy bacon, maple syrup, and homemade cinnamon rolls into a decadent treat with a perfect blend of sweet and salty flavors.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 3 hours
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

1 pound thick-cut bacon

1/2 cup brown sugar

4 tablespoons maple syrup

2 tablespoons bourbon

1 teaspoon cracked black pepper

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 cup water

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/3 cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoons instant yeast

3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature

1 large egg, room temperature

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

2/3 cup light brown sugar

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 cup candied bacon strips

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

2 oz cream cheese, room temperature

3/4 cup powdered sugar

2 tablespoons maple syrup

1/2 –1 teaspoon bourbon

1/2 cup candied bacon strips (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay the uncooked bacon strips on the pan. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, maple syrup, bourbon, and black pepper. Spread this mixture over the bacon slices and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until crispy. Let it cool on a wire rack. Chop a few pieces into strips for topping and crumble the rest for the filling.
  2. In a saucepan, whisk together water and 1/4 cup flour. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it forms a thick slurry (about 4-5 minutes). Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  3. In a stand mixer, combine 3 1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add egg, milk, and the tangzhong. Mix until a rough dough forms. Add butter gradually, kneading on low until smooth and elastic. Let the dough rise in a buttered bowl for about 1 hour.
  4. Roll the dough into a 15×18-inch rectangle. Spread the cinnamon-sugar filling over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border at the top. Sprinkle crumbled candied bacon over the filling. Slice the dough into 12 strips and roll them tightly. Place in a parchment-lined 9×13-inch baking pan. Let them rise for an additional hour.
  5. Preheat the oven to 325°F (162°C). Bake the rolls for 24-30 minutes or until golden brown on top. Cool on a wire rack.
  6. In a bowl, combine butter and cream cheese until smooth. Whisk in powdered sugar, maple syrup, and bourbon. Adjust the amount of bourbon to taste. Spread the frosting over warm rolls and top with reserved bacon strips. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • For extra texture, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts over the cinnamon sugar filling before rolling the dough.
  • If you prefer a less rich option, try using a cream cheese frosting or simple powdered sugar glaze instead of the bourbon maple frosting.
  • The dough can be prepared the night before and stored in the fridge to rise overnight.
  • Freeze the rolls after baking for up to 2-3 months and reheat in the oven when ready to serve.

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