{"id":4495,"date":"2024-08-08T22:23:11","date_gmt":"2024-08-08T22:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tasting-thyme.com\/staging\/6788\/?p=4495"},"modified":"2025-02-27T19:30:39","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T19:30:39","slug":"maple-bacon-cinnamon-rolls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tasting-thyme.com\/staging\/6788\/maple-bacon-cinnamon-rolls\/","title":{"rendered":"Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls"},"content":{"rendered":"Jump to Recipe<\/a>\n\n\n

These Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate sweet with a hit of salty breakfast treat. They can easily be made the night before ready to bake and frost in the morning for all the best breakfast smells I can think of! Salty bacon is the perfect thing to offset the sweetness of the maple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fluffy dough meets a gorgeous flavor combination of maple syrup and crispy salty bacon. These sweet rolls are a gorgeous treat for a brunch with friends\/family, to start your weekend, to serve to your partner\/girl squad or simply to give yourself that self love you deserve! In this recipe, we fill the cinnamon roll dough with a good amount of cinnamon butter that has lots of maple syrup incorporated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are a fabulous bake when you want to make something a little more exciting to a standard cinnamon roll! I find working with dough to be such a joy and the outcome always so rewarding. If you\u2019re looking for a fun bake to make for a brunch, this is it! Fluffy bites of dough packed with maple and bacon flavours and smothered in glaze: you\u2019ll be the best host\/parent\/partner ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TIPS FOR MAKING GREAT CINNAMON ROLLS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Making sweet rolls that are fluffy, soft, and full of flavor is so fulfilling. Whether you are a seasoned baker or trying your hand at this bake for the first time, these tips will help you create the perfect sweet roll every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Use Quality Ingredients<\/strong>
    Start with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Use active dry yeast or instant yeast that hasn’t expired. For flour, all-purpose or bread flour can give you the best texture. Don’t skimp on the lemon curd either.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Proof Your Yeast<\/strong>
    If using active dry yeast, make sure it’s alive and active by proofing it. Mix the yeast with warm water (around 110\u00b0F) and a pinch of sugar and wait for it to bubble. This will ensure that your rolls rise properly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Opt for Full-Fat Dairy<\/strong>
    Full-fat milk, butter, and eggs will add richness and tenderness to your dough. The fat content is crucial for the texture of the cinnamon rolls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Don’t Rush the Dough<\/strong>
    Allow the dough to rise in a warm, draft-free environment until it’s doubled in size. This might take about 1-2 hours depending on the temperature of your kitchen. Be patient \u2013 it\u2019s worth the wait.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Roll the Dough Evenly<\/strong>
    When rolling out the dough, aim for an even thickness to ensure uniform baking and spirals. Use a rolling pin and maybe a ruler to measure the thickness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Get the Filling Right<\/strong>
    Making the frangipane is really easy. Spread in an even layer across the dough. The layer might look thin, but once rolled up it’s just right! Otherwise, it can all leak out when slicing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Slice with Dental Floss<\/strong> or Serrated Knife<\/strong>
    For clean cuts, use dental floss or a sharp serrated knife to slice the rolled dough. This prevents the rolls from being squashed and keeps their beautiful shape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Don\u2019t Overcrowd the Pan<\/strong>
    Give your rolls enough space to expand. They should be close enough to support each other as they rise but not so close that they’re squeezed into each other.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Bake Until Golden Brown<\/strong>
    Keep an eye on the rolls as they bake and remove them from the oven once they’re just golden. Overbaking can lead to dry rolls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Let Them Cool Before Icing<\/strong>
    Wait for the rolls to cool slightly before adding icing. If they\u2019re too hot, the icing will melt and run off, whereas slightly cool rolls will allow the icing to set better on top.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Armed with these tips, you are on your way to creating decadent sweet rolls that are going to light up your kitchen!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Ingredients Required <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    There are no specialist ingredients or equipment required for this bake. I can find everything I need at my local supermarket or grocery store. I use a deep 9″ square baking pan\/casserole pan to bake these, lined with some greaseproof paper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n