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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.

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.

Keywords: banana bread cinnamon rolls, sticky buns, brown butter cinnamon rolls, maple cinnamon rolls, homemade cinnamon rolls

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