Bourbon Maple Bacon Rolls (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 pound thick-cut bacon.
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½ cup brown sugar.
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4 tablespoons maple syrup.
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2 tablespoons bourbon.
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1 teaspoon black pepper.
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3¾ cups all-purpose flour, divided.
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¾ cup water.
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⅓ cup granulated sugar.
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2 teaspoons instant yeast.
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¾ teaspoon sea salt.
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½ cup whole milk, room temperature.
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1 large egg, room temperature.
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12 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided and softened.
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⅔ cup light brown sugar.
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2 teaspoons cinnamon.
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2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature.
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¾ cup powdered sugar.
# Instructions:
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Mix brown sugar, maple syrup, bourbon, and pepper. Spread on bacon strips. Bake at 375°F until crispy, about 30-40 minutes. Cool and chop.
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Cook ¼ cup flour with water in saucepan, whisking until paste forms. Cool before using.
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Mix remaining flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add egg, milk, and tangzhong. Knead 2 minutes. Add 4 tablespoons butter slowly. Knead 8-10 minutes until smooth.
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Shape dough into ball, place in greased bowl. Cover and rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
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Mix 4 tablespoons butter with brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll dough to 15x18 inches. Spread filling and sprinkle bacon crumbs.
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Cut dough into 12 strips. Roll each and place in 9x13 pan. Rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
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Bake at 325°F for 24-30 minutes until golden brown.
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Beat 4 tablespoons butter with cream cheese. Add sugar, maple syrup, and bourbon. Spread on warm rolls. Top with bacon strips.
# Notes:
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Measure flour using spoon-level method or kitchen scale for best results.
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Keeps in fridge 3-4 days in airtight container.