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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls That Will Brighten Your Brunch

Delicious Eggless Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls that combine comfort food with sweet indulgence, perfect for brunch.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
First Rise 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Milk Lukewarm (120-130°F) for instant yeast
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 packet Instant Yeast Can substitute 1:1 with active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 large Mashed Banana Ripe
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Cinnamon Adjust to taste
  • 1 large Sliced Bananas
For Baking
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Full-fat recommended

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • small saucepan
  • Floured Surface
  • Baking dish
  • Dental floss or sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Warm the milk in a small saucepan with the unsalted butter and granulated sugar over low heat until melted and reaches 120-130°F. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. In a stand mixer bowl, combine all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and salt. Pour in the cooled milk mixture and mashed banana, mixing on low speed until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Switch to a dough hook and knead the dough on medium speed for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Allow to rest.
  4. Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
  5. Punch down the dough, roll it out into an 18x12 inch rectangle, spread softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and sliced bananas evenly over it.
  6. Tightly roll the dough from the long edge into a log and slice into 12 equal pieces.
  7. Arrange the sliced rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise again until puffy, about 45 to 75 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F. Pour heavy cream over the rolls, then bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth, gradually adding powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
  10. Spread cream cheese frosting over the warm rolls to allow it to melt into the nooks and crannies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use a thermometer to check milk temperature. Don’t over-knead the dough to keep rolls fluffy. Can prepare up to the second rise and refrigerate overnight.

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