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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls
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Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors with these Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls. Soft and fluffy, these rolls are swirled with sweet banana and warm cinnamon, making them a perfect treat for brunch or breakfast. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, they offer a comforting sweetness that is hard to resist. The best part? You can prepare them the night before for an easy morning bake, filling your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or stored for later, these rolls are sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) milk (lukewarm, about 120-130°F)
  • 6 Tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 ½–5 cups (540 – 600 g) all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ cup mashed banana (about 1 large banana)
  • 4 Tablespoons (1/2 stick, 57 g) unsalted butter (very soft)
  • ½ cup (107 g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 2 large bananas (thinly sliced)
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream (slightly warmed for pouring on rolls before baking)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
  • 4 tablespoons (57 g) unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 ½ cups (170 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Heat milk until lukewarm and stir in melted butter.
  2. Combine sugar, yeast, salt, mashed bananas, and 2 cups of flour in a mixing bowl.
  3. Add the milk mixture and gradually incorporate more flour until a soft dough forms.
  4. Knead on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes. Let rise in a greased bowl covered with plastic wrap for 1 hour.
  5. Prepare the filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  6. Roll out dough into a rectangle and spread filling evenly; top with sliced bananas.
  7. Roll tightly into a log shape and slice into 12 equal pieces.
  8. Place rolls in a greased baking dish; let rise for another 30 minutes.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and pour warmed heavy cream over rolls before baking.
  10. Bake for 25–35 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before frosting with cream cheese mixture.

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