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Soft and Fluffy Banana Cinnamon Rolls Recipe


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  • Author: Clara
  • Total Time: 2 hours (including rising time)
  • Yield: 12 rolls

Description

Sweet, soft, and packed with banana flavor, these Banana Cinnamon Rolls combine a classic breakfast favorite with a tropical twist. Perfect for brunch or as a special treat, these rolls are topped with creamy icing for an irresistible finish.


Ingredients

For the Banana Dough

  • ¾ cup warm milk (110℉)
  • 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ⅔ cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
  • 5¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed and at room temperature

For the Cinnamon Filling

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ¾ cup light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 ripe bananas, thinly sliced

For the Cream Cheese Icing

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

 Prepare the Dough:

  • Warm the milk to 110℉ and sprinkle the yeast on top. Let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Mix in the cubed butter until crumbly.
  • Add the yeast mixture, mashed bananas, and egg. Mix until a dough forms.
  • Knead the dough on medium speed (stand mixer with dough hook) or by hand for 5-7 minutes until smooth and slightly sticky.
  • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

2. Prepare the Filling:

  • Beat butter until smooth. Add brown sugar and cinnamon, mixing until combined.

3. Assemble the Rolls:

  • Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle (about ¼ inch thick).
  • Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough. Arrange sliced bananas on top.
  • Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 12 even slices.

4. Second Rise:

  • Place rolls into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 20 minutes.

5. Bake:

  • Preheat the oven to 375℉. Bake rolls for 28-33 minutes until golden brown.

6. Make the Icing:

  • Beat cream cheese and butter together until creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.

7. Serve:

  • Spread the icing over warm rolls and serve immediately.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American