Description
Banana bread cinnamon rolls combine two beloved treats into one delightful pastry that brings comfort right to your breakfast table. Warm, gooey swirls of cinnamon and banana meld together, creating a morning indulgence that will make your kitchen smell incredible.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ripe bananas
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet instant yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup water
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Dissolve 1 packet instant yeast in ½ cup warm water at 110°F. Add ¼ cup granulated sugar and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Mash 2 ripe bananas thoroughly. Mix mashed bananas with the yeast mixture and ½ cup melted unsalted butter.
- Gradually stir 3 cups all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon salt into the wet ingredients. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
- Transfer dough to a greased bowl. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour until it doubles in size.
- Combine 1 cup light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and ¼ cup softened butter into a smooth filling mixture.
- Roll out the risen dough into a 12×16 inch rectangle on a floured surface. Spread the cinnamon-sugar filling evenly across the dough.
- Carefully roll the dough from the long side into a tight log. Slice into 12 equal rounds using a sharp serrated knife.
- Place rolls in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes in a warm area.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 22-25 minutes until golden brown and centers are set.
- Whip 4 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth for the frosting.
- Spread cream cheese frosting over warm rolls immediately after removing from the oven.
Notes
- Ripe bananas work best for maximum flavor and natural sweetness in the dough.
- Let dough rise in a draft-free spot, like a closed oven with the light on, to ensure proper proofing.
- When rolling out dough, use a light touch and dust your surface with flour to prevent sticking.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free blend and add a bit more liquid to compensate for absorption differences.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert Rolls
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 348 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg