Description
Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls filled with ripe bananas and cinnamon, topped with a creamy glaze. A perfect twist on classic banana bread.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk, warm
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add mashed bananas, melted butter, remaining sugar, egg, and vanilla. Mix well.
- Gradually add flour and salt, kneading until a soft dough forms. Let rise in a greased bowl for 1 hour.
- Punch down dough and roll into a 12×9 inch rectangle. Spread softened butter over dough.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter. Add walnuts if desired.
- Roll dough tightly from the long side and cut into 12 slices. Place in a greased 9×13 pan.
- Cover and let rise 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden. Let cool slightly.
- Whisk powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For extra banana flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon banana extract to the dough.