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Savory Bourbon Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls

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These savory bourbon maple bacon cinnamon rolls combine buttery dough, smoky bacon, and a boozy maple cream cheese glaze for a unique and delicious brunch treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
  • ½ cup whole milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp bourbon
  • 1–2 tbsp whole milk (to thin glaze as needed)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm milk (110°F/43°C) and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Make the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the melted butter, egg, and the activated yeast mixture. Mix until the dough starts coming together. Knead on medium speed for about 5 minutes with a stand mixer or 8-10 minutes by hand until smooth and elastic.
  3. First rise: Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  4. Prepare the filling: Cook the bacon until crisp, drain, and chop. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Set aside the softened butter.
  5. Roll out the dough: Punch down the dough and roll it into a 12×9-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter evenly over the surface, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture and bacon pieces on top.
  6. Form the rolls: Starting on the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam to seal. Cut into 9 equal rolls about 1 ¼ inches thick.
  7. Second rise: Arrange the rolls cut-side up in a greased 9-inch round baking dish. Cover loosely and let rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
  8. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Tent with foil if tops brown too quickly.
  9. Prepare the glaze: Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar, maple syrup, and bourbon until smooth. Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until glaze is drizzling consistency.
  10. Glaze and serve: Let rolls cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack, then drizzle generously with glaze. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Warm milk to 110°F to activate yeast properly. Knead dough until smooth and elastic. Use thick-cut bacon for better texture. Let rolls cool before glazing to prevent glaze from melting. Glaze consistency can be adjusted with milk. Rolls can be prepared ahead and refrigerated after second rise. Freeze baked rolls up to 2 months.

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Keywords: bourbon, maple, bacon, cinnamon rolls, savory cinnamon rolls, brunch recipe, cream cheese glaze

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