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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect fusion of two beloved treats! These soft and fluffy rolls are filled with a cinnamon-sugar swirl and a hint of mashed banana in the dough, giving them a delicious banana bread twist. Topped with a sweet cream cheese glaze, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!

Ingredients

  • For the Dough:
  • For the Filling:
  • For the Cream Cheese Glaze:

Instructions

  1. Make the Dough:In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and 1 tbsp of the sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, mashed banana, and remaining sugar.Add the foamy yeast mixture and stir to combine.Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and 1 tbsp of the sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, mashed banana, and remaining sugar.
  4. Add the foamy yeast mixture and stir to combine.
  5. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
  6. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
  7. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  8. Prepare the Filling:In a bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon to form a spreadable paste.
  9. In a bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon to form a spreadable paste.
  10. Roll and Fill the Dough:Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a 16×12-inch rectangle.Spread the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the dough, then sprinkle with chopped nuts, if using.Starting from the longer edge, tightly roll the dough into a log.Cut the log into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
  11. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a 16×12-inch rectangle.
  12. Spread the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the dough, then sprinkle with chopped nuts, if using.
  13. Starting from the longer edge, tightly roll the dough into a log.
  14. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
  15. Second Rise:Cover the rolls with a towel and let them rise for 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.
  16. Cover the rolls with a towel and let them rise for 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.
  17. Bake the Rolls:Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  18. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  19. Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  20. Make the Cream Cheese Glaze:In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
  21. In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
  22. Serve:Spread the glaze over the warm rolls and serve immediately.
  23. Spread the glaze over the warm rolls and serve immediately.

Notes

Add-ins:Add mini chocolate chips or raisins for an extra twist.
Make ahead:Prepare the rolls up to the second rise, then cover and refrigerate overnight. Let them come to room temperature before baking.
Storage:Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.

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