Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: Warm the milk to 110°F, combine it with sugar, and sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Make a well in the center.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, activated yeast mixture, and bourbon until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour wet mixture into the dry ingredients' well and stir until the dough begins to form.
- Knead the Dough: Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour until doubled.
- Prepare the Filling: Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and crumbled beef bacon in a bowl and stir well.
- Roll Out the Dough: After rising, punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread the Butter: Evenly spread softened butter over the rolled-out dough.
- Add the Filling: Sprinkle the filling mixture over the dough and press it gently into the dough.
- Roll Up the Dough: Roll the dough tightly into a log and pinch the seam to seal.
- Slice the Rolls: Slice the rolled dough into 12 even pieces and place in a greased baking dish.
- Second Rise: Cover with a damp cloth and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F as the rolls rise.
- Bake the Rolls: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar and maple syrup until smooth.
- Drizzle the Glaze: Once baked, drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls.
Nutrition
Notes
Serve warm for the best texture. Can be customized with different types of bacon or sweeteners.
