Description
Indulge in the perfect marriage of banana bread and cinnamon rolls with this delectable recipe. Soft, fluffy rolls filled with a sweet cinnamon mixture and topped with a creamy glaze, these treats are a delightful twist on classic flavors.
Ingredients
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For the dough:
- ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large ripe banana (mashed)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the filling:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
For the glaze:
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. Add the egg, mashed banana, melted butter, flour, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Kneading and Rising: Knead the dough by hand or with a dough hook for 6–8 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Filling and Rolling: Roll out the risen dough into a 16×12-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter over the dough, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, and roll up tightly. Cut into 12 pieces.
- Baking: Place rolls in a baking dish, let rise again, then bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Glaze: While baking, prepare the glaze by mixing cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Spread over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare the rolls ahead and refrigerate overnight before the second rise.
- Add chopped walnuts or mini chocolate chips to the filling for a tasty variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
