Bacon Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Frosting

Bacon Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Frosting

Course Dessert

Ingredients
  

  • 1 8 fl. ounces cup milk 68-80 degrees
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons 9g active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup 2 ounces melted butter
  • 2 eggs beaten and at room temperature
  • 3 3/4 cups 490g flour
  • ¼ cup 55g sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon 5g salt
  • ¼ cup 2 ounces butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup 2 ounces cooked bacon bits

Maple Buttercream Frosting

  • ¼ cup 2 fl. ounces maple syrup
  • 1 cup 8 ounces butter, softened
  • ¼ cup 2 fl. oz milk
  • 3 3/4 cups 371g powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon maple extract optional

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl or measuring cup, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let the yeast dissolve and begin to ferment for 10 minutes. Add the eggs and melted butter, whisking them to combine.
  • Sift the flour over a large mixing bowl and combine it with the sugar and salt. slowly add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms. Add additional flour as needed, so the dough doesn’t stick to the sides of the bowl. Cover and proof the dough for 3 hours, doubling in size.
  • Roll the dough into a rectangular shape and 1/4-inch thick. Evenly spread the softened butter over surface of the dough, sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, and bacon. Tightly roll the dough from the bottom up. Slice the roll to produce 2-inch-thick rounds, placing them in a baking dish with ½-inch spacing. Once the dish is full, press down on the rolls, mushing them together. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or a towel and let rise 30 minutes to an hour before baking.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees, then bake for 12-15 minutes, or golden brown. Let it cool slightly before frosting.

Frosting

  • Cream together the butter and powdered sugar with a hand or stand mixer, blending smooth. While whipping, slowly add the milk and maple syrup to produce a light and fluffy frosting.
Keyword Bacon, Bacon Cream Cheese Frosting, Cinnamon Roll, Sweet and Savory Eats