Bacon Swirl Cinnamon Rolls

By kayjayjohnson

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup warm water
• 4 1/2 tsp. dry yeast
• 3 Tbsp. sugar
• 3 1/2 oz. pkg. instant french vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups cold whole milk
• 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
• 2 eggs room temperature
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. cardamom
• 6 cups flour (maybe a little more to attain the proper consistency)
• 1 cup very soft butter
• 2 cups dark brown sugar
• 4 Tbsp. cinnamon (I like Saigon)
• 2 pkgs. Pre-cooked bacon

Details

Adapted from doughmesstic.net

Preparation

Step 1

Mix water, yeast, and sugar together until yeast and sugar are dissolved. Set aside.

In a large bowl prepare pudding mix according to package directions.

Add margarine, eggs and salt; mix to blend well.

Add yeast mixture and blend well. Gradually add flour and cardamom; transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead dough until smooth. (the dough should be soft but not sticky)

Place in a greased bowl; cover and let rise until doubled. Punch down dough and let rise again.

Roll out on a floured surface. Take 1 cup soft butter and spread over surface.

In a bowl mix 2 cups brown sugar and Cinnamon; sprinkle over the top. Line up the bacon to cover the cinnamon sugar mixture, it is easier to roll and cut if they are laid out vertically. Roll up tightly.

Put a notch every 2 inches. Cut with a good serrated knife.

Place swirls on lightly greased cookie sheet or in 4 -8x8 disposable pans; lightly press each roll down.

Cover and let rise to double again.

Bake at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes.


White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting:

10 oz. good white chocolate chopped into 1/4 inch or smaller pieces
3-8 ounce packages cream cheese room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
Carefully melt white chocolate and set aside.

Instructions

In electric mixer beat cream cheese till smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and beat at medium speed until fully incorporated. Slowly add the white chocolate and beat on low until incorporated. Spread on warm rolls. Enjoy!