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Bourbon Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls

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Indulgent cinnamon rolls filled with crispy candied bacon, topped with a sweet bourbon maple glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the thick-cut bacon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, maple syrup, bourbon, and cracked black pepper. Brush this mix over the bacon strips generously. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until caramelized and crispy.
  2. Prepare the Tangzhong by whisking together 1/4 cup flour and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until it thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.
  3. Combine in a large mixing bowl 3 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and fine sea salt. Whisk together warm milk, egg, cooled tangzhong, and softened butter until blended, then mix with dry ingredients.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about an hour.
  5. Roll out the dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Spread room temperature butter over the surface.
  6. Mix light brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl, then sprinkle this over the buttered surface, along with chopped candied bacon.
  7. Roll the dough tightly from one end, pinching seams to seal, and slice into 12 equal pieces. Place in a greased baking dish and let them rise for about 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Beat together cream cheese and softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, maple syrup, and bourbon until creamy.
  10. Drizzle with cream cheese frosting and top with additional candied bacon strips.

Notes

For a quicker preparation, make the candied bacon a day ahead. Substitute bourbon with vanilla extract if preferred.

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