Description
Indulge in these soft and gooey banana cinnamon rolls that combine the comforting flavors of ripe bananas and warm cinnamon. Topped with a creamy glaze, they are the perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup Milk (warmed to 110℉)
- 2 1/4 tsp Active dry yeast (11 grams (1 whole packet))
- 1 Large egg (room temperature and lightly beaten)
- 2/3 cup Mashed bananas (mash 2 bananas and then measure)
- 5 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/4 cup White granulated sugar
- 10 TBSP Unsalted butter (room temperature and cubed)
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup Brown sugar (packed light or dark)
- 1 TBSP Ground cinnamon
- 2 Bananas (sliced thinly)
- 4 oz Cream cheese (room temperature)
- 4 TBSP Unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup Powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the warmed milk and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, lightly beaten egg, and the yeast mixture. Stir well to combine until smooth.
- Add in 4 cups of all-purpose flour, salt, granulated sugar, and cubed butter to the banana mixture. Mix until it forms a shaggy dough, and then gradually add in more flour until the dough starts pulling away from the sides of the bowl.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough into a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 1-1.5 hours.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently to release the air. Roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Spread 1/2 cup of softened butter over the rolled-out dough, then evenly sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top. Scatter the thinly sliced bananas over the sugar mixture.
- Starting from one long side, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Pinch the seam to seal.
- Using a sharp knife or dental floss, slice the log into 12 equal pieces. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, leaving space between each roll for expansion. Cover with a towel and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown on top.
- While the rolls are baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting by mixing the softened cream cheese, remaining butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Once the rolls are done baking, let them cool for about 10 minutes before generously spreading the cream cheese frosting over the top. Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: For a more pronounced banana flavor, consider adding pureed banana to the cream cheese icing. Make sure to roll the dough tightly to prevent the filling from spilling out during baking.