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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Deliciously soft and fluffy Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls, combining the sweet, comforting flavors of ripe bananas and warm cinnamon rolled into a tender yeast dough. These cinnamon rolls feature a rich filling of brown sugar and butter, baked to a golden perfection, and topped with a smooth vanilla icing for the perfect sweet finish.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg

Filling

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

Icing

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp milk

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a bowl, whisk together warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of granulated sugar. Let this mixture sit until it becomes foamy, which should take about 5 minutes. This indicates the yeast is active and ready to use.
  2. Combine wet ingredients: Add mashed bananas, melted butter, egg, granulated sugar, and salt into the yeast mixture. Stir all ingredients together until fully incorporated, creating the wet base for your dough.
  3. Make the dough: Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour until a smooth dough forms. Knead the dough for 5 minutes to develop gluten for a soft texture. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, roughly 1 hour.
  4. Prepare the filling and roll the dough: Roll the risen dough into a large rectangle. Spread the softened butter evenly over the surface. Sprinkle the brown sugar and ground cinnamon mixture on top. Carefully roll the dough tightly from one long edge to form a log, then slice it into 9 even rolls.
  5. Second rise and bake: Place the sliced rolls into a greased baking dish. Cover them with a cloth and let them rise for an additional 20 minutes to become fluffy. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 25 minutes or until they turn golden brown on top.
  6. Prepare and apply icing: While the rolls bake, whisk together powdered sugar and milk to make a smooth icing. Drizzle the icing generously over the warm cinnamon rolls just before serving for added sweetness and moisture.

Notes

  • Ensure the milk is warm, not hot, when activating yeast to prevent killing the yeast.
  • For best results, use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • You can store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Reheat rolls briefly in the microwave before serving to restore softness.
  • If you prefer a thicker icing, reduce the milk slightly; add more milk for a thinner glaze.

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