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Banana Cinnamon Rolls

Irresistibly Soft Banana Cinnamon Rolls for Breakfast Bliss

These delightful banana cinnamon rolls combine the charm of banana bread with classic cinnamon roll goodness, creating an irresistible breakfast treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
First Rise 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 53 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Milk warmed to 110°F
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast fresh
  • 1 large Egg beaten, at room temperature
  • 2/3 cup Mashed Bananas about 2 ripe bananas
  • 5 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour spoon and leveled
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 cup White Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter cubed, at room temperature
For the Cinnamon Filling
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Sliced Bananas fresh, ripe
For the Cream Cheese Icing
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Pan
  • Hand Mixer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Rolling Pin
  • kitchen towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Warm 1 cup of milk to 110°F and sprinkle in 2 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast; let it activate for 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 5 1/4 cups of flour, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 cup of sugar. Incorporate 1/2 cup of cubed butter until pea-sized clumps form.
  3. Mix in the yeast mixture, 1 large beaten egg, and 2/3 cup of mashed bananas until a soft dough forms.
  4. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm oven set to 200°F for about 1 hour.
  5. In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup of softened butter, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon; beat until creamy.
  6. Once risen, punch down the dough, roll it out to a 12x18 inch rectangle, spread filling, and layer 1 cup of sliced bananas before rolling tightly.
  7. Cut into 12 slices and place them in a greased 9x13 inch pan; cover and let rise for 20 minutes while preheating oven to 375°F.
  8. Bake for 28-33 minutes until golden brown on top.
  9. Beat together 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and 1/4 cup of softened butter until creamy, add 2 cups of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until glossy.
  10. Drizzle cream cheese icing over warm rolls and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, enjoy rolls fresh but store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze before icing for long-term enjoyment.

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