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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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These Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls combine the moistness and flavor of banana bread with the soft, gooey texture of classic cinnamon rolls. The dough is enriched with mashed bananas, then filled with a cinnamon-sugar and butter mixture, layered with banana slices, baked until golden, and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for a comforting breakfast or sweet treat.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1 cup (240 ml) milk, lukewarm (about 120-130°F)
  • 6 Tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 ½–5 cups (540 – 600 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ cup mashed banana (about 1 large banana)

Filling

  • 4 Tablespoons (57 g) unsalted butter, very soft
  • ½ cup (107 g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 2 large bananas, thinly sliced

Baking

  • ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream, slightly warmed

Cream Cheese Icing

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons (57 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (170 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Warm Milk and Butter Mixture: In a medium saucepan, warm the milk, butter, and granulated sugar over low heat until the butter melts and the temperature reaches 120°F-130°F. Remove from heat to cool slightly.
  2. Make Dough: In a stand mixer bowl fitted with the paddle attachment, combine 4 ½ cups flour, instant yeast, and salt. Add melted butter mixture and mashed banana, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead Dough: Switch to dough hook attachment and knead on medium speed for 6-8 minutes, adding more flour a tablespoon at a time as needed until the dough is smooth, elastic, and slightly sticky. Avoid overkneading or exceeding 5 cups of flour.
  4. First Rise: Lightly grease a large bowl, place dough inside, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 to 1 ½ hours.
  5. Roll Out Dough: Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll into an 18×12 inch rectangle.
  6. Prepare Filling: Spread softened butter evenly over dough, leaving a ½-inch border on one long edge. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl, then sprinkle over butter layer, pressing lightly to adhere. Arrange thin banana slices evenly on top.
  7. Form Rolls: Starting at the long edge with the filling, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 equal rolls using a serrated knife or unflavored dental floss.
  8. Second Rise: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and place rolls spiral side up. Cover and let rise for about 45 minutes until slightly puffy and nearly doubled.
  9. Preheat and Prepare for Baking: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Pour slightly warmed heavy cream over the rolls before baking.
  10. Bake Rolls: Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Cool in pan for about 20 minutes.
  11. Make Cream Cheese Icing: In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter on medium-high speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low until combined, then beat in vanilla extract. Increase speed and beat for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  12. Ice Rolls: Spread cream cheese icing over the warm rolls, allowing the frosting to melt slightly into them.

Notes

  • Use instant yeast for quicker rise times; if using active dry yeast, reduce milk temperature to 105-110°F and expect longer rising periods.
  • Do not overknead dough or add too much flour to avoid dense and chewy rolls; dough should remain slightly sticky.
  • Cut rolls cleanly by using unflavored dental floss for neat spirals.
  • Spreading icing while rolls are warm helps it melt nicely into the surface.
  • Banana slices in the filling add extra moisture and flavor; ensure they are thinly sliced for even distribution.

Keywords: banana bread cinnamon rolls, banana rolls, cinnamon rolls with banana, cream cheese icing cinnamon rolls, breakfast cinnamon rolls

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