Activate Yeast: Combine 1 cup of warmed whole milk with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Add 2¼ teaspoons of active dry yeast and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together 4 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk the frothy yeast mixture, ⅓ cup of melted butter, and 2 large eggs with 2 tablespoons of bourbon.

Combine Mixtures: Gradually pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.

Knead Dough: Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

First Rise: Place kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover and let it rise for 1 hour.

Prepare Filling: Mix together ½ cup of brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, and 1 cup of crumbled beef bacon.

Roll Out Dough: After it rises, punch down dough and roll it out to a rectangle approximately ¼ inch thick.

Spread Butter: Evenly spread ¼ cup of softened butter over the rolled-out dough.

Add Filling: Sprinkle the bacon-sugar mixture over the buttered dough and press lightly.

Roll Up Dough: Starting from one long side, tightly roll the dough into a log shape.

Slice Rolls: Cut the log into 12 even pieces and place in a greased baking dish.

Second Rise: Cover and let rolls rise for an additional 30 minutes.

Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake Rolls: Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Prepare Glaze: Whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar and 2-3 tablespoons of maple syrup until smooth.

Drizzle Glaze: Drizzle the glaze over warm rolls once out of the oven.