Homemade Bourbon Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls with Tangzhong Frosting - Yummy Gusto

Ingredients

• 1 pound smoked bacon
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
• 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup water
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons instant yeast
• 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2/3 cup light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 cup crumbled candied bacon, reserved
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon bourbon whiskey
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1/2 cup candied bacon strips, reserved