Sticky Brown Butter Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Introduction

These Sticky Brown Butter Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls combine the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter with the sweetness of ripe bananas and warm cinnamon spices. Soft, fluffy rolls are topped with a luscious cream cheese icing, making them a perfect treat for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter (browned & cooled to room temperature)
• 3 medium extra ripe bananas (mashed)
• ¾ cup whole milk (warmed)
• 4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 5 ½ cups all purpose flour
• 1 large egg (room temperature)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• ½ cup light brown sugar (firmly packed)
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons milk
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter (softened or melted)
• 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon powder
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 cup icing sugar

Instructions

1. Step 1: Brown the butter by placing ½ cup unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir gently until melted, foaming, and brown specks appear with a nutty aroma. Transfer to a bowl and cool in the fridge until spreadable.
2. Step 2: Mash the bananas and warm the milk in the microwave for 20-30 seconds until about 100-110°F.
3. Step 3: In a stand mixer bowl, combine warmed milk, mashed bananas, yeast, and sugar. Whisk gently and let rest for 10 minutes until foamy.
4. Step 4: Add flour, egg, salt, and cooled brown butter to the mixture. Knead until a sticky dough forms.
5. Step 5: If kneading by hand, use a wooden spoon to mix, then knead on a work surface for 15 minutes until smooth and stretchy, adding flour as needed. If using a stand mixer, knead with the dough hook on medium-high for 8-10 minutes until smooth and pulling away from the bowl.
6. Step 6: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with cling wrap, and let rise in a warm spot for 60-90 minutes until doubled.
7. Step 7: For the sticky maple sauce, combine maple syrup, light brown sugar, butter, milk, and salt in a saucepan. Cook on medium heat until melted and bubbling. Pour into a lined baking pan and cool in the fridge.
8. Step 8: Mix softened butter, light brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl for the cinnamon sugar filling.
9. Step 9: Once dough has risen, punch it down and roll into a 12×18 inch sheet. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over it.
10. Step 10: Cut the dough into 12 strips and roll each into a cinnamon roll. Place rolls in the pan with the sticky sauce.
11. Step 11: Let rolls rise in a warm spot for 30-45 minutes until puffed. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
12. Step 12: Bake rolls for 22-25 minutes until golden and firm to the touch. Let cool for 10 minutes.
13. Step 13: For the icing, brown ¼ cup butter and mix with cream cheese, heavy cream, and icing sugar until smooth. Spread over warm rolls and serve.

Tips & Variations

• Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
• Allow the brown butter to cool completely before adding to the dough to avoid killing the yeast.
• For extra gooey rolls, add more maple syrup to the sticky sauce or drizzle some over the rolls before serving.
• Try adding chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the cinnamon sugar filling for added texture.
• Store any leftover rolls in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Storage

Store the cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat wrapped in foil at 350°F for 10-15 minutes or microwave individual rolls for 20-30 seconds until warm. Reapply icing after reheating if desired.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make the dough the night before?

Yes, you can prepare the dough and let it rise once, then cover and refrigerate overnight. Bring it back to room temperature and proceed with rolling and assembling the next day.

What if I don’t have a stand mixer?

Hand kneading works well for this recipe. Use a wooden spoon to combine ingredients and then knead on a floured surface for about 15 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Sticky Brown Butter Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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These Sticky Brown Butter Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls combine the rich, nutty flavor of browned butter with the sweetness of ripe bananas and warm cinnamon. The soft, fluffy dough is enveloped in a sticky maple glaze and topped with a luscious cream cheese and brown butter icing, creating a perfect indulgent breakfast or dessert treat.

• Author: reem
• Prep Time: 40 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
• Yield: 12 servings 1x
• Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter (browned & cooled to room temperature)
• 3 medium extra ripe bananas (mashed)
• ¾ cup whole milk (warmed)
• 4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 5 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg (room temperature)
• 2 teaspoons salt

Sticky Maple Sauce Ingredients

• ¼ cup maple syrup
• ½ cup light brown sugar (firmly packed)
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons milk
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Cinnamon Sugar Filling Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter (softened or melted)
• 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon powder
• ¾ teaspoon salt

Icing Ingredients

• ¼ cup unsalted butter (browned)
• 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 cup icing sugar

Instructions

1. Dough Preparation: Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring gently until nutty aroma develops and browned specks appear. Cool the butter in the fridge until spreadable. Mash bananas and warm milk until 100-110°F. In a stand mixer bowl, whisk together warmed milk, mashed bananas, yeast, and granulated sugar; rest for 10 minutes until foamy. Add flour, egg, salt, and cooled brown butter, then knead dough either by hand or with a stand mixer until smooth and stretchy. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 60-90 minutes until doubled.
2. Sticky Maple Sauce Preparation: In a saucepan, combine maple syrup, light brown sugar, unsalted butter, milk, and salt. Cook over medium heat until melted and bubbling. Pour sauce into a lined baking pan, then chill in the fridge to set.
3. Assembly: Mix softened butter, light brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt to create the cinnamon sugar filling. Punch down the risen dough, roll it out into a 12×18 inch sheet, and spread the cinnamon filling evenly on top. Cut the dough into 12 strips, then roll each strip into a cinnamon roll. Place rolls into the pan with the sticky maple sauce. Allow rolls to rise for 30-45 minutes until puffed.
4. Baking: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cinnamon rolls for 22-25 minutes until they are golden and firm to touch. Let the rolls cool for 10 minutes in the pan.
5. Icing Preparation and Finishing: Brown the butter for icing and allow it to cool slightly. Beat browned butter with cream cheese, heavy cream, and icing sugar until smooth. Spread the icing generously over the warm cinnamon rolls and serve.

Notes

• Ensure the butter is fully browned but not burnt for the best flavor in both dough and icing.
• Warm the milk to the right temperature (100-110°F) to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
• Allow dough to rise in a warm draft-free area for optimal rising.
• If dough is sticky, lightly flour your surface and hands while kneading, but avoid adding too much flour to keep the rolls soft.
• Serve cinnamon rolls warm for the best taste and texture.

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