Banana Cinnamon Rolls
A delightful twist on the classic cinnamon roll, these Banana Cinnamon Rolls combine ripe bananas and warm cinnamon for a sweet treat any time of day.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed Choose speckled brown bananas for best flavor.
- 4 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup milk Warm milk to activate the yeast.
- 1 packet active dry yeast Use 2 1/4 teaspoons if not in packet form.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Filling Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts Optional for added texture.
Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar For glazing the rolls.
- 2 tablespoons milk To mix with powdered sugar for glaze.
Instructions
Preparing the Dough
- Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it's warm but not hot. Sprinkle yeast over warm milk and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted butter, granulated sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Add the frothy yeast mixture to the banana mixture and stir until combined.
- Gradually add flour, one cup at a time, stirring until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Add more flour if too wet.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
Shaping and Filling
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down. Roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and spread evenly over the rolled dough. Sprinkle chopped nuts if using.
- Tightly roll the dough from one long side into a log and pinch the seam to seal. Cut the log into 12 equal slices.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish, spacing slightly apart. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes to 1 hour until puffed.
Baking
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow rolls to cool for 5 minutes before drizzling with glaze prepared by whisking powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Serve warm.
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Notes
For a dessert twist, consider topping with whipped cream or ice cream. Also, individually wrap rolls for freezing to enjoy later.