Description
Fluffy cinnamon rolls with a sweet banana-infused dough and gooey cinnamon-sugar swirls. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 bananas)
- 4 1/2–5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for filling)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- teaspoon sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, sugar, melted butter, eggs, and yeast mixture. Stir until blended.
- Add flour and salt gradually, mixing to form a soft dough. Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Roll out dough into a large rectangle. Spread softened butter evenly, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll tightly into a log and slice into 12 even rolls. Arrange in a greased 9×13-inch pan.
- Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for glaze. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, sprinkle chopped nuts or chocolate chips in the filling. Rolls can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American