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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

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  • Author: Daniel Mercer
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Breakfast

Description

Fluffy, golden spirals of banana-tinged dough melt on your tongue, with pockets of warm cinnamon sugar and a tangy cream cheese frosting that oozes into every swirl.

Ingredients

  • 3 medium bananas
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Warm the milk to about 110°F and sprinkle the yeast over it along with a pinch of the granulated sugar then let sit 5 minutes until foamy
  2. In a large bowl mash the bananas until mostly smooth
  3. Add the foamy yeast mixture to the mashed bananas then stir in the remaining granulated sugar the egg and the melted butter until combined
  4. Gradually mix in the flour and salt until a soft dough forms
  5. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic then shape into a ball
  6. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size
  7. Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 12 by 18 inches
  8. Sprinkle the brown sugar and ground cinnamon evenly over the dough
  9. Starting from the long edge roll the dough tightly into a log and pinch the seam to seal
  10. Cut the log into 12 even slices and place them cut side up in a greased baking pan
  11. Cover the pan and let the rolls rise for about 30 minutes until puffy
  12. Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the rolls for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown
  13. While the rolls bake beat the cream cheese and softened butter until creamy then add the powdered sugar vanilla extract and milk and beat until smooth
  14. Spread the glaze over the warm rolls before serving

Notes

  • For best flavor use bananas that are very ripe with brown spots
  • Ensure the milk is warm not hot to properly activate the yeast
  • Adjust the milk in the glaze to achieve your preferred consistency
  • These rolls are best served fresh and warm from the oven

Find it online: https://cookwithdaniel.com/banana-bread-cinnamon-rolls/