Step-by-Step Instructions

• Activate the Yeast: Warm milk to about 110°F, mix with sugar, sprinkle yeast, let sit 5-10 mins until frothy.
• Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour and salt in a mixing bowl to prepare for wet ingredients.
• Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk melted butter, eggs, bourbon, and yeast mixture together until combined.
• Form the Dough: Gradually mix wet into dry, stirring until dough forms and knead until smooth.
• Knead the Dough: Knead dough on floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Let the Dough Rise: Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm area for 1 hour or until doubled.
• Prepare the Filling: Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and beef bacon in a small bowl while dough rises.
• Roll Out the Dough: Punch down risen dough, roll out to ¼ inch thick on floured surface.
• Spread the Butter: Evenly spread softened butter over the rolled-out dough.
• Add the Filling: Sprinkle the cinnamon-bacon mixture over the buttered dough evenly.
• Shape the Rolls: Roll dough tightly from one long side into a log shape and cut into 12 equal pieces.
• Cut and Arrange: Place cut rolls, cut side up, in a greased baking dish.
• Second Rising: Cover and let rolls rise for another 30 minutes in a warm environment.
• Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F while rolls are rising.
• Bake the Rolls: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
• Prepare the Glaze: Combine powdered sugar and maple syrup, whisk until smooth.
• Drizzle the Glaze: Drizzle glaze over the warm rolls after removing from oven.