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Bourbon Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls

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Indulge in the ultimate morning treat with these Bourbon Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls, featuring fluffy rolls swirled with cinnamon and unique layers of crispy, caramelized bacon, topped with bourbon-infused maple frosting.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 90 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 130 minutes
  • Yield: 12 rolls 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 450 g smoked bacon
  • 110 g light brown sugar
  • 60 ml pure maple syrup
  • 30 ml bourbon whiskey
  • 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 30 g all-purpose flour (for tangzhong)
  • 180 ml water
  • 440 g all-purpose flour
  • 67 g granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 0.75 tsp fine sea salt
  • 120 ml whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 113 g unsalted butter, room temperature (for filling)
  • 135 g light brown sugar (for filling)
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup crumbled candied bacon, reserved
  • 56 g unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting)
  • 57 g cream cheese, room temperature
  • 95 g powdered sugar
  • 2.5–5 ml bourbon whiskey (optional)
  • 30 ml pure maple syrup (for frosting)
  • 0.5 cup candied bacon strips, reserved (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the bacon slices on the prepared tray.
  2. Combine the light brown sugar, maple syrup, bourbon, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Spread this mixture over the bacon and bake for 30-40 minutes until caramelized. Let cool, reserving 0.5 cup of strips for garnish and chop the rest into crumbs.
  3. Whisk together 180 ml water and 30 g flour in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until it thickens for tangzhong. Cool.
  4. Combine 440 g flour, 67 g sugar, yeast, and salt in a mixer bowl. Add the egg, milk, and cooled tangzhong, mixing on low speed for 2 minutes.
  5. Add softened butter gradually while mixing, kneading for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  6. Form the dough into a ball in a buttered bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour.
  7. Roll the dough into a rectangle of approximately 38 x 46 cm.
  8. Mix room temperature butter, 135 g brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Spread this mixture over the dough, leaving a border.
  9. Slice the dough into twelve 4 cm strips, rolling each strip tightly into a roll and placing it in a lined pan.
  10. Cover and proof the rolls for another hour. Preheat oven to 162°C (325°F).
  11. Bake the rolls for 24-30 minutes until golden brown. Cool in the pan.
  12. Blend 56 g butter and 57 g cream cheese until creamy. Add powdered sugar, maple syrup, and bourbon for frosting. Spread over rolls and garnish with candied bacon.

Notes

For an extra treat, drizzle additional maple syrup before serving. Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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