Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls
Delicious banana bread cinnamon rolls made with ripe bananas, sweetened with cinnamon and served with a cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 4 pieces ripe bananas Mashed
- 1 cup milk Warm milk to activate yeast
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast Let bloom in warm milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 pieces eggs Beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour Gradually added to wet mixture
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Filling
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
For the Frosting
- 1/2 cup cream cheese Softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For frosting
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas and mix in melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- Stir in the yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour and salt to the wet mixture; knead until a soft dough forms.
- Let the dough rise covered in a warm place for 1 hour.
Assembly
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread cinnamon and brown sugar over the surface, and layer with sliced bananas.
- Roll into a log and cut into rolls.
- Place in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
Baking
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Frosting
- For frosting, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread frosting over warm rolls and serve.
Notes
If your bananas are weirdly fibrous, mash with a fork and glare. For less clingy dough, chill for ten minutes.