Description
Indulge in luxurious Bourbon Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls that blend sweet maple, savory bacon, and rich bourbon for a delightful breakfast experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- Tangzhong from above
- 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 the tops)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Arrange the thick-cut bacon strips on the lined baking sheet.
- Mix together brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, bourbon, and cracked black pepper in a bowl.
- Brush the bacon with the maple bourbon mixture.
- Bake the bacon in the oven for about 20-25 minutes or until crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Let the bacon cool before chopping it into small pieces.
- Dissolve the yeast in the warm water within a bowl.
- Whisk in the milk, sugar, and egg into the yeast mixture.
- Add the Tangzhong and softened butter, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add in 3 1/2 cups of flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a flour-dusted surface for about 5-7 minutes until elastic and smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, roughly 12×18 inches.
- Spread room temperature butter across the surface generously.
- Sprinkle the light brown sugar, cinnamon, and candied bacon evenly over the buttered surface.
- Tightly roll up the dough from the long side, pinching to seal the edge.
- Slice the rolls into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Cover the pan with a cloth and let it rise again until puffed, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while the rolls are rising.
- Bake the rolls for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow them to cool slightly before applying the glaze.
- Beat together cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup, and bourbon until smooth.
- Spread the glaze generously over the warm rolls.
- Top with additional candied bacon for the final touch.
Notes
For a sugar substitute, consider using stevia or monk fruit. Avoid honey or maple syrup for sugar-free options.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg