Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Bourbon Maple Turkey Bacon Cinnamon Rolls—a perfect fusion of sweet and savory flavors that will elevate any breakfast or brunch gathering. These soft, fluffy rolls are generously filled with a warm mixture of cinnamon sugar and crumbled candied turkey bacon, all topped off with a luscious bourbon maple frosting for that gourmet touch. The combination of sweet maple syrup and savory turkey bacon creates an irresistible contrast that will leave your family and friends asking for seconds. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or reheated for a later treat, these cinnamon rolls bring joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 g smoked turkey bacon
- 110 g light brown sugar
- 60 ml pure maple syrup
- 440 g all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 120 ml whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (plus more for filling)
- Cream cheese (for frosting)
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the smoked turkey bacon until crispy. Toss with light brown sugar, maple syrup, and black pepper, then bake until caramelized.
- Prepare tangzhong by whisking together all-purpose flour and water in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened; cool before using.
- Combine remaining flour, sugar, instant yeast, salt in a bowl; add milk, egg, softened butter, and cooled tangzhong. Knead until smooth.
- Allow dough to rise until doubled in size.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle; spread softened butter on top followed by cinnamon-sugar mixture and crumbled turkey bacon.
- Roll tightly into a log shape, slice into rolls, and place in a greased baking dish to rise again.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) until golden brown.
- For the frosting, mix butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, maple syrup until smooth; drizzle over warm rolls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg