Bourbon Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls

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🥓 Bourbon Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls 🍁🔥🍩
Sticky, Sweet, Smoky & Utterly Addictive!

📜 Introduction:

Welcome to a dangerously delicious twist on a breakfast classic: Bourbon Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls. Imagine a swirl of tender dough infused with buttery cinnamon sugar, drizzled with bourbon-laced maple glaze, and crowned with crispy, caramelized bacon. This isn’t just food—this is a morning ritual turned heavenly indulgence. Perfect for weekend brunches, holiday mornings, or when you just want to spoil yourself and those you love.

🧂 Ingredients:

For the Dough:

  • 1 cup warm whole milk (110°F)
  • 2¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1⁄3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 4½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup granulated sugar

For the Filling:

  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2½ tbsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

For the Bacon:

  • 1 lb thick-cut bacon
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 4 tbsp real maple syrup

For the Glaze:

  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp bourbon (or milk if non-alcoholic)
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

🔪 Instructions:

👉 Step 1: Prepare the Dough

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add eggs, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Gradually add the flour and knead (with dough hook or by hand) for 5–7 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic.
  4. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

👉 Step 2: Cook the Bacon

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place bacon on a lined baking sheet, sprinkle with brown sugar, and drizzle with maple syrup.
  3. Bake for 20–25 minutes until crisp and caramelized. Let cool, then chop into bits.

👉 Step 3: Make the Filling

  1. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
  2. Roll out dough into a 16×12 inch rectangle. Spread softened butter all over.
  3. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture evenly on top.

👉 Step 4: Roll & Cut

  1. Sprinkle chopped bacon evenly over the filling.
  2. Roll dough tightly into a log from the long side.
  3. Slice into 12 equal rolls using floss or a sharp knife.

👉 Step 5: Second Rise

  1. Place rolls in a greased 9×13 baking pan.
  2. Cover and let rise another 30–45 minutes until puffy.

👉 Step 6: Bake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Bake rolls for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.
  3. Let cool slightly before glazing.

👉 Step 7: Make the Glaze

  1. Whisk powdered sugar, bourbon, maple syrup, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
  2. Drizzle over warm rolls.
  3. Garnish with extra bacon bits if desired.

🧪 Methods:

  • Dough Formation: Proper kneading is key. Soft dough yields fluffier rolls.
  • Caramelized Bacon: Baking with sugar and maple syrup gives a candy-like texture.
  • Double Rise: Ensures pillowy-soft rolls with that classic swirl.
  • Glaze Consistency: Should be pourable, not runny. Adjust with sugar or liquid.

🏺 History:

Cinnamon rolls have Scandinavian origins but became an American staple in the 20th century. Bacon, once a humble breakfast side, took the spotlight in gourmet cooking around the early 2000s. Maple-bacon combos and bourbon-glazed everything boomed in the era of bold brunch culture. This recipe is the delicious intersection of sweet, salty, smoky, and boozy—a lovechild of Southern indulgence and pastry precision.

🌿 Benefits:

  • Maple Syrup: Natural sweetener rich in antioxidants and minerals.
  • Bacon (in moderation): Provides protein and flavor satisfaction.
  • Cinnamon: Contains anti-inflammatory properties and helps regulate blood sugar.
  • Bourbon: Adds depth of flavor (alcohol mostly bakes off).

🏗️ Formation Summary:

  1. Yeast dough rises.
  2. Filled with sugar, spice, and bacon.
  3. Rolled, sliced, proofed again.
  4. Baked until golden.
  5. Glazed and served warm.

❤️ Conclusion:

Whether you’re a brunch warrior, a bacon lover, or a cinnamon roll addict—Bourbon Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls are an experience. They’re rich, bold, balanced, and unforgettable. They’re the kind of dish that turns quiet mornings into celebrations.

💞 Lovers of This Recipe Include:

  • Foodie couples celebrating lazy Sundays.
  • Dads on Father’s Day being pampered.
  • Bacon fiends who want sweetness in every bite.
  • Brunch hosts looking to impress.
  • Bourbon fans who like a buzz in their glaze.

🧑‍🍳 Alternate Methods:

  • Overnight Method: Prepare and refrigerate after cutting. Bake fresh in the morning.
  • No-Bourbon Version: Substitute with milk or heavy cream.
  • Air Fryer Bacon: Use for quicker bacon prep if you want less sugar caramelization.

🍽️ Nutrition (Per Roll, Approx.):

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 7g
  • Carbs: 45g
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Fat: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sodium: 390mg

💕 Final Conclusion & Lovers Again:

This is the roll that makes people fall in love with breakfast all over again. It’s bold enough for bacon-lovers, sweet enough for dessert lovers, and warm enough to win over hearts at any table. These aren’t just cinnamon rolls—they’re love letters baked in maple, bacon, and bourbon.

Would you like a printable version or a themed twist like pumpkin spice bourbon bacon rolls for autumn? 🍂

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