Description
Grandma Pat’s legendary bacon rolls offer a nostalgic journey through Southern comfort cuisine. Crispy bacon and buttery dough create a mouthwatering experience that connects generations with each savory bite you’ll treasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 strips thick-cut bacon, cooked until just crisp
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
Dairy and Fat Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Seasoning and Sweeteners:
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast in warm water, allowing it to become frothy and aromatic, which indicates its readiness for dough development.
- Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a dry ingredient foundation for the soft, pillowy rolls.
- Integrate the activated yeast mixture with softened butter into the dry ingredients, kneading until a smooth, elastic dough forms.
- Cover the dough and let it rest in a warm, draft-free environment, enabling it to rise and double in volume, developing rich flavor and texture.
- While the dough rises, crisp the bacon in a skillet until golden brown and delicately crunchy, then drain on paper towels to remove excess grease.
- Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangular shape, ensuring an even thickness.
- Crumble the cooled bacon and sprinkle it evenly across the rolled-out dough, preparing for a savory distribution.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long side, creating a compact log with embedded bacon pieces throughout.
- Slice the rolled dough into uniform rounds, placing them in a greased baking dish with slight separation to allow for expansion.
- Allow the shaped rolls to undergo a second rising period, becoming puffy and interconnected.
- Preheat the oven and bake the rolls until they transform into a golden-brown, aromatic delicacy with crispy edges.
- Remove from the oven and let cool briefly, then serve warm to enjoy the perfect blend of soft bread and crispy bacon.
Notes
- Ensure yeast is fresh and active by proofing it in warm water before mixing with other ingredients.
- Knead the dough thoroughly to develop gluten, creating a softer, more elastic texture for the rolls.
- Allow sufficient rising time in a warm, draft-free area to help the dough double in size and improve overall flavor.
- If you’re short on time, prepare the dough the night before and let it slow-rise in the refrigerator for enhanced taste development.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg