Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls

Steps

• Bacon: Cook the bacon pieces in a skillet until nearly crisp, then sprinkle the brown sugar over and toss until melted and coating the bacon. Tip onto parchment to cool and firm up.
  ⏱ Start 8 min timer

  Tip: Watch it closely once the sugar goes in — sugar burns fast, and once it starts smoking there's no saving it.

• Dough: Stir the yeast and sugar into the warm milk and let stand until foamy.
  ⏱ Start 8 min timer
• Dough: Whisk in the egg and melted butter, stir in salt and flour, and knead 8 minutes until smooth.
• Rise: Cover and let rise until doubled.
  ⏱ Start 60 min timer
• Fill: Roll into a 16x12 inch rectangle, spread with softened butter, drizzle with maple syrup, then sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, and the chopped candied bacon.
• Fill: Roll up and slice into 12 pieces. Arrange in a greased 9x13 pan, cover, and let rise until puffy.
  ⏱ Start 35 min timer
• Bake: Bake at 175°C (350°F) until golden brown.
  ⏱ Start 25 min timer
• Glaze: Whisk the icing sugar and maple syrup until smooth and drizzle over the warm rolls.