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Savory Maple-Bourbon Bacon Cinnamon Rolls Easy Sticky Glaze Recipe

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These savory maple-bourbon bacon cinnamon rolls combine smoky bacon, a sticky sweet glaze infused with bourbon and maple syrup, and a soft cinnamon roll dough for a unique brunch treat.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (about 440g)
  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 cup warm whole milk (240 ml)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (56g)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 8–10 slices bacon, cooked crispy and chopped
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (50g)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (42g)
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup (120 ml)
  • 3 tbsp bourbon (45 ml)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (50g) for glaze
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (28g) for glaze
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C) and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for 5–7 minutes until foamy.
  2. Make the dough: In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine flour and salt. Add melted butter, egg, and yeast mixture. Mix until sticky dough forms, then knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. First rise: Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. Prepare filling: Cook bacon until crispy, drain, and chop. Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until spreadable.
  5. Roll out dough: Punch down dough and roll into 12×16 inch rectangle on floured surface. Spread cinnamon-butter mixture evenly, then sprinkle chopped bacon on top.
  6. Form rolls: Roll dough tightly from long edge into log. Pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 equal rolls about 1 ½ inch thick.
  7. Second rise: Arrange rolls cut-side up in greased 9-inch round pan, leaving space to expand. Cover and let rise 30–40 minutes until puffy.
  8. Make glaze: In small saucepan, combine maple syrup, bourbon, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt. Heat gently, stirring until sugar dissolves and mixture thickens slightly (about 5 minutes).
  9. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour half glaze over rolls before baking. Bake 25–30 minutes until golden brown and sticky.
  10. Glaze and serve: Remove from oven and immediately brush with remaining glaze. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

If rolls brown too fast, tent with foil halfway through baking. Use warm milk (not hot) to activate yeast properly. Crisp bacon well and drain to avoid soggy rolls. Let glaze thicken to coat spoon but not boil hard. Dough can be prepared ahead and refrigerated overnight. Substitute bourbon with water or apple juice for non-alcoholic version.

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