Description

Fluffy, golden cinnamon rolls swirled with buttery cinnamon sugar, topped with creamy maple glaze and crisp candied turkey bacon. Sweet, salty, and irresistibly cozy — perfect for brunch or weekend breakfasts!

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound thick-cut turkey bacon
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp cracked black pepper
1/4 cup flour
3/4 cup water
3 1/2 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 tsp instant yeast
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
4 tbsp butter (softened)
1/2 cup butter (filling)
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup candied turkey bacon (chopped)
4 tbsp butter (glaze)
2 oz cream cheese
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 cup candied turkey bacon (for topping)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lay turkey bacon on a baking sheet. Brush with brown sugar, maple syrup, and pepper. Bake 30–40 mins until crisp, cool, then chop.
Make tangzhong: cook flour and water over medium heat until thick. Cool.
Mix dough: combine flour, sugar, yeast, salt, milk, egg, and tangzhong. Add butter gradually; knead until smooth. Let rise 1 hr.
Roll dough into a 15×18 rectangle. Spread butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon; top with chopped bacon. Roll, slice into 12 rolls, and place in pan.
Let rise 1 hr, then bake at 325°F (162°C) for 25–30 mins.
Make glaze: beat butter, cream cheese, sugar, and maple syrup. Spread over warm rolls. Sprinkle bacon on top.

Notes

For extra flavor, drizzle with caramel or top with chopped pecans. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.

Prep Time: 3 hours
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll
Calories: 320
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 240mg
Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 6g

Keywords: maple cinnamon rolls, turkey bacon, brunch recipes, sweet and savory rolls