Description
Indulge in these fluffy bacon maple cinnamon rolls, a perfect blend of sweet maple, cinnamon, and crispy bacon, making every morning special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 packet (7g) active dry yeast
- ¾ cup (177ml) warm milk (100-110°F)
- ⅓ cup (67g) granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups (372g) all-purpose flour
- 1 pound bacon
- 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces (113g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups (226g) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) pure maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon maple extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: Heat your milk in the microwave until warm (100-110°F), about 30-40 seconds. Add the yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar to the warm milk. Let this mixture sit for five minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Prepare the dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, combine the softened butter, remaining sugar, salt, and egg. Mix until combined. Then, add in the yeast-milk mixture and stir to incorporate.
- Mix in the flour: Switch to the dough hook and gradually add the flour, beginning with one cup, then mixing in the rest until the dough comes together. It should be slightly sticky yet manageable.
- Let the dough rise: Lightly spray a large bowl with cooking spray and place the dough inside. Cover it with plastic wrap. Allow it to rise in a warm area until it doubles in size, about 1-2 hours.
- Prepare the filling: While the dough rises, cook the bacon in a frying pan over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until crispy. Drain on paper towels, then chop into small pieces. In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll out the dough: After the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface and roll it into a rectangle (about 10×14 inches). Brush the surface with melted butter, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture and cooked bacon evenly over the dough.
- Shape the rolls: Starting from one long side, gently roll the dough into a tight log. Slice it into 12 even rolls.
- Second rise: Arrange the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover them again and let them rise for an hour at room temperature, or refrigerate them overnight for a more complex flavor.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Bake for 20-25 minutes until they turn golden and your kitchen fills with an irresistible aroma.
- Make the frosting: While the rolls bake, beat together the softened butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until creamy. Stir in the maple syrup and both extracts until smooth.
- Frost and serve: Drizzle the frosting over the warm rolls as they come out of the oven. Sprinkle with any leftover bacon if desired and prepare for utter bliss.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the dough and rolls the night before and let them rise overnight in the fridge. This deepens the flavor and cuts down on your morning prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg