Description
Homemade banana bread cinnamon rolls merge classic comfort with sweet bakery innovation. Delicate dough swirls with warm cinnamon and ripe banana notes, promising a delightful breakfast treat you’ll savor down to the last crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk (120 ml)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (7 g) active dry yeast
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (60 ml) butter (melted)
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (70 g) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (60 g) butter (softened)
- 2 tbsps ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps cream cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup (60 ml) warm water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: Combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar, allowing the mixture to foam and become aromatic for 7-10 minutes.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: Whisk melted butter, egg, mashed bananas, and remaining sugar into a smooth, unified base.
- Combine Mixtures: Integrate the activated yeast into the banana-butter blend, creating a liquid foundation.
- Develop Dough: Fold in flour and salt, kneading gently to form a soft, elastic dough with a smooth consistency.
- First Rise: Place dough in a greased container, cover with a damp cloth, and let expand in a warm, draft-free spot for 60-90 minutes.
- Prepare Filling: Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon into a spreadable, uniform filling.
- Shape Rolls: Roll out the dough into a rectangular shape, spread the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly, and optionally sprinkle nuts.
- Form and Cut: Tightly roll the dough from its long edge, then slice into 12 even sections and arrange in a baking dish.
- Second Rise: Cover rolls with a light cloth and allow to proof for 35-40 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F and bake until rolls turn golden brown, approximately 22-26 minutes.
- Glaze and Serve: Whip cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk into a silky glaze, drape over warm rolls, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Banana Selection: Choose overripe bananas with dark brown spots for maximum sweetness and intense banana flavor, ensuring a richer taste profile.
- Yeast Activation: Verify milk temperature between 100-110°F to prevent killing yeast; lukewarm liquid guarantees proper fermentation and soft dough texture.
- Kneading Technique: Develop gluten by kneading dough until smooth and elastic, which creates lighter, airier cinnamon rolls with better rise and structure.
- Proofing Environment: Place dough in warm, draft-free area around 80-85°F for optimal rising, using a slightly warm oven or covered spot to encourage proper expansion.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg