Description
Indulgent maple bacon cinnamon rolls blend sweet and savory flavors in a perfect breakfast harmony. Rich, golden pastry swirls with crispy bacon and warm maple glaze promise a delightful morning treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 ½ cups (440 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) warm milk
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 large egg
Filling Ingredients:
- 6–8 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ⅓ cup (75 g) unsalted butter, softened
Glaze and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons milk or cream
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Optional: Extra crumbled bacon for garnish
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm milk, yeast, and a portion of sugar in a spacious mixing vessel. Allow the mixture to develop a foamy texture for approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate the remaining sugar, softened butter, egg, and salt into the activated yeast mixture. Gradually introduce flour, blending thoroughly until a cohesive, soft dough emerges.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly dusted work surface and manipulate with gentle, consistent motions. Knead the dough manually for 5-6 minutes, ensuring a smooth and pliable consistency. Alternatively, utilize a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment for 3-4 minutes of efficient kneading.
- Coat a clean bowl with a thin layer of oil or butter. Nestle the dough into the prepared container, ensuring complete coverage. Drape a clean kitchen towel over the bowl and position in a draft-free, warm environment.
- Allow the dough to undergo a transformative rise, approximately 60-75 minutes, until its volume doubles and appears puffy and light.
- Gently deflate the risen dough by pressing down with fingertips, preparing it for the next phase of preparation.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangular shape, creating a smooth, even surface for filling and shaping the cinnamon rolls.
- Spread a generous layer of cinnamon mixture across the dough, ensuring complete and even distribution.
- Carefully roll the dough into a tight cylinder, maintaining consistent tension throughout the process.
- Slice the rolled dough into uniform sections, creating individual cinnamon rolls with precision.
- Arrange the rolls in a prepared baking dish, allowing slight spacing between each piece for expansion.
- Create a cozy environment for the rolls’ final rise, covering them and letting them develop for 30-40 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to the specified temperature, preparing for the baking process.
- Bake the rolls until they achieve a golden-brown exterior and emit a tantalizing aroma.
- While warm, drizzle with maple glaze and sprinkle crispy bacon fragments across the top for a decadent finish.
Notes
- Crisp bacon adds a savory crunch that perfectly balances the sweet maple glaze, transforming traditional cinnamon rolls into a gourmet breakfast treat.
- Ensure milk is warm (not hot) to activate yeast without killing it, aiming for a temperature around 110°F for optimal rising.
- Bacon preparation matters – cook until extra crispy and chop finely so it distributes evenly throughout the roll, providing a consistent flavor in every bite.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free blend, adding xanthan gum to help maintain the dough’s structure and elasticity.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg