Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of banana bread and cinnamon rolls with this recipe! Soft, fluffy rolls filled with a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture, topped with creamy icing—perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 bananas)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Icing:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Add the mashed bananas, granulated sugar, melted butter, and eggs to the yeast mixture. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Make the Filling:
- In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Assemble the Rolls:
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a large rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread the cinnamon-sugar filling evenly over the dough.
- Starting from one of the long sides, tightly roll up the dough into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal slices.
- Place the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover with a kitchen towel and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Bake the Rolls:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Once the rolls have risen, bake them for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Icing:
- In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Frost the Rolls:
- Once the cinnamon rolls are baked and slightly cooled, spread the cream cheese icing over the top. Serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in chopped nuts or chocolate chips in the filling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes