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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls combine the warm, comforting flavors of banana bread with the soft, swirled sweetness of cinnamon rolls. Filled with a cinnamon-banana mixture and topped with cream cheese glaze, these rolls are perfect for brunch or a special breakfast treat.

Ingredients

  • For the Dough:
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 3/4 cup warm milk
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • For the Filling:
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tbsp milk (to thin if needed)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk with 1 tsp sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, sugar, butter, egg, and yeast mixture. Mix well.
  3. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  4. Knead dough on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down dough and roll into a ¼-inch thick rectangle.
  7. Spread softened butter over dough. Mix mashed banana, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then spread evenly on top.
  8. Roll up tightly from the long side and cut into 10–12 even rolls.
  9. Place rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes.
  10. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown.
  11. Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add milk to thin if needed.
  12. Spread glaze over warm rolls before serving.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture.You can refrigerate the dough after the first rise to bake fresh the next day.For clean slices, use unflavored dental floss to cut the dough log.Store unglazed rolls in the freezer for up to 2 months and glaze after reheating.Try adding chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips to the filling for variation.

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