Description
Warm, gooey banana bread cinnamon rolls blend nostalgic comfort with sweet morning indulgence. Swirled with ripe banana, brown sugar, and fragrant cinnamon, these rolls deliver a delightful twist you’ll crave from first bite.
Ingredients
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Bread Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
Filling:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining it with warm milk and a pinch of sugar, allowing it to foam and become fragrant for about 5-7 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt, creating a soft, pillowy dry mixture.
- Incorporate melted butter and eggs into the activated yeast mixture, whisking until smooth and well-blended.
- Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, kneading until a elastic, cohesive dough forms, about 8-10 minutes.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm spot for approximately 1 hour, or until it doubles in volume.
- While the dough rises, prepare the filling by mashing bananas and mixing with brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter into a rich, fragrant spread.
- Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangular shape, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread the banana-cinnamon mixture evenly across the dough, ensuring complete coverage and sprinkling chopped walnuts if desired.
- Carefully roll the dough from the long side, creating a tight, even log, then slice into 12 uniform rolls.
- Arrange the rolls in a greased baking dish, allowing them to rise for an additional 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and slightly puffy.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon to create a smooth, drizzling glaze.
- Remove rolls from the oven and generously drizzle with the cinnamon glaze while still warm, allowing it to seep into the crevices.
Notes
- Knead the dough thoroughly to develop gluten, creating a soft and stretchy texture that ensures perfectly fluffy cinnamon rolls.
- Use ripe, overripe bananas for maximum natural sweetness and intense banana flavor that will permeate the entire roll.
- Room temperature ingredients help ingredients blend smoothly and promote better yeast activation, resulting in a more consistent dough rise.
- Consider toasting walnuts before adding to the filling to enhance their nutty flavor and provide an extra layer of crunch in each bite.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg