Name: Bourbon Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls: Sweet & Savory Delight
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound thick-cut bacon; ½ cup brown sugar; 4 tablespoons maple syrup; 2 tablespoons bourbon; 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; ¾ cup water; 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ⅓ cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons instant yeast; ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt; ½ cup whole milk, room temperature; 1 large egg, room temperature; Tangzhong (flour and water mixture); 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature; ⅔ cup light brown sugar; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 cup candied bacon strips (from above); 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature; 2 oz cream cheese, room temperature; ¾ cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; ½ – 1 teaspoon bourbon; ½ cup candied bacon strips, for topping

Description

These Bourbon Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls are a perfect blend of sweet and savory, featuring crispy bacon, a rich bourbon-maple flavor, and a smooth, creamy frosting. Ideal for any breakfast, brunch, or holiday treat, these rolls will impress anyone with their delightful aroma and irresistible taste.

Ingredients

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1 pound thick-cut bacon
½ cup brown sugar
4 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup water
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons instant yeast
¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
½ cup whole milk, room temperature
1 large egg, room temperature
Tangzhong (flour and water mixture)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
⅔ cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup candied bacon strips (from above)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
2 oz cream cheese, room temperature
¾ cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
½ – 1 teaspoon bourbon
½ cup candied bacon strips, for topping

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Instructions

Make Candied Bacon:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place bacon strips on the sheet. Mix brown sugar, maple syrup, bourbon, and black pepper, then brush over the bacon. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Cool and chop into strips.
Prepare Dough:
In a small bowl, whisk together flour and water to create tangzhong. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, salt, milk, egg, and tangzhong. Mix until dough forms, then knead for 10 minutes. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
Roll & Fill Dough:
Punch down dough and roll it out into a large rectangle. Spread softened butter, sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, and candied bacon. Roll tightly and cut into 12 pieces.
Bake Rolls:
Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Make Frosting:
Beat together butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, maple syrup, and bourbon until smooth.
Assemble Rolls:
Drizzle frosting over warm cinnamon rolls and top with more candied bacon. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

For a stronger bourbon flavor, increase the amount of bourbon in the frosting.
To make ahead, prepare the rolls the night before and refrigerate overnight. Let rise for 30 minutes before baking in the morning.
These rolls are best served warm but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll
Calories: 380 kcal
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 380mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 45mg