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Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls Recipe Easy Sweet & Savory Treat

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These maple bacon cinnamon rolls combine sweet cinnamon layers, crispy bacon, and a maple glaze for a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ¾ cups (450g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • ¾ cup (180ml) milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
  • ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon
  • 8 strips bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
  • ½ cup (120ml) maple syrup
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Mix warm milk and sugar in a small bowl, then sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy. In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine flour and salt.
  2. Mix and Knead: Add melted butter and eggs to the yeast mixture. Gradually incorporate this liquid into the flour mixture while mixing on low speed. Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Let It Rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. Cook the Bacon: Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy. Let cool, then crumble into small pieces.
  5. Make the Filling: Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter and keep ready.
  6. Roll Out the Dough: Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface to form a rectangle about 12×18 inches.
  7. Add the Filling: Brush melted butter over the rolled-out dough. Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the surface, followed by crumbled bacon.
  8. Roll and Cut: Roll the dough into a tight log starting from one of the longer edges. Cut the log into 12 equal slices using a sharp knife or dental floss.
  9. Second Rise: Arrange slices in a greased baking dish, leaving space between each roll. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  10. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cinnamon rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  11. Make the Maple Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth. Adjust consistency with a splash of milk if needed.
  12. Glaze and Serve: Let rolls cool for 5 minutes after baking, then drizzle maple glaze generously over the top. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

[‘Don’t overheat the milk; it should be warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.’, ‘Cook bacon until crispy for the perfect crunch.’, ‘Use dental floss to cut the dough into rolls without squishing them.’, ‘Don’t skip the second rise for ultra-fluffy rolls.’, ‘Add a pinch of sea salt to the glaze for extra flavor.’]

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Keywords: maple bacon cinnamon rolls, sweet and savory treat, brunch recipe, easy cinnamon rolls, maple glaze

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