Description
Maple bacon cinnamon rolls blend sweet and savory flavors in a luxurious breakfast treat. Crispy bacon and rich maple glaze elevate classic pastry dough, promising a memorable morning indulgence you will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups (440 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) warm milk
- 2 ¼ tsps (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 6–8 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ⅓ cup (75 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps maple syrup
- 3 tbsps milk or cream
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: Extra crumbled bacon for garnish
Instructions
- Yeast Activation: Whisk warm milk, yeast, and sugar in a spacious mixing bowl, allowing the mixture to foam and bloom for 5-7 minutes.
- Dough Formation: Blend activated yeast with remaining sugar, softened butter, egg, and salt. Gradually fold in flour until a smooth, elastic dough develops. Knead manually or using a stand mixer for 3-6 minutes to achieve optimal texture.
- First Rise: Oil a clean bowl, transfer dough, and cover with a kitchen towel. Position in a warm, draft-free zone and let the dough expand and rise for 60-75 minutes until doubled in volume.
- Dough Preparation: Gently deflate the risen dough and roll into a precise rectangular shape. Evenly distribute cinnamon mixture across the surface, maintaining consistent coverage.
- Rolling and Shaping: Tightly roll the dough into a compact cylinder, ensuring uniform tension. Slice into even sections, creating individual cinnamon rolls with careful precision.
- Second Rise: Arrange rolls in a prepared baking dish, leaving minimal space between pieces. Cover and allow to proof for 30-40 minutes in a warm environment.
- Baking: Preheat oven to the specified temperature. Bake rolls until they transform into a golden-brown delicacy with an irresistible aroma.
- Finishing Touch: While still warm, lavish the rolls with maple glaze and garnish with crispy bacon fragments for a decadent, indulgent presentation.
Notes
- Proofing Precision: Ensure milk temperature is between 100-110°F for optimal yeast activation, avoiding water that’s too hot or cold which can kill or prevent yeast growth.
- Kneading Technique: Develop gluten by kneading until dough becomes smooth and elastic, preventing dense or tough rolls; look for a windowpane test where dough stretches thin without breaking.
- Rise Environment: Place dough in a consistently warm spot around 80-85°F, like near a preheated oven or wrapped in a warm towel, to guarantee proper fermentation and volume expansion.
- Bacon Brilliance: Crisp bacon thoroughly before crumbling to prevent soggy texture, and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess grease for maximum crunch on cinnamon rolls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg