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Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls: The Perfect Sweet and Savory Breakfast

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Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls topped with sweet maple glaze and crispy bacon. The ultimate sweet and savory breakfast treat perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F (43°C)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6–8 slices of bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl or stand mixer bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, yeast, and salt.
  2. Add warm milk, melted butter, and beaten egg to dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead dough on lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic, or use dough hook on medium speed for 5 minutes.
  4. Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm place for 1 to 1 ½ hours until doubled in size.
  5. While dough rises, cook bacon until crisp, let cool, then crumble. Set aside.
  6. Mix together brown sugar and cinnamon in small bowl.
  7. Once dough has doubled, punch down and roll out on floured surface into 12×18 inch rectangle.
  8. Spread softened butter evenly over dough, leaving small border. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon mixture over butter.
  9. Starting from long side, tightly roll dough into log. Pinch seam to seal.
  10. Using sharp knife or dental floss, cut log into 12 equal rolls.
  11. Place rolls in greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Cover and let rise 30-45 minutes until puffy.
  12. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  13. Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  14. While rolls bake, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  15. Let rolls cool 5 minutes, then drizzle maple glaze over top.
  16. Sprinkle crumbled bacon over glazed rolls. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use pure maple syrup instead of pancake syrup for best flavor in the glaze.
  • Dough can be prepared through step 11, then refrigerated overnight. Let sit at room temperature 30 minutes before baking.
  • Thick-cut bacon stays crispier and provides better texture.

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