Banana Cinnamon Soft Rolls (Printable Format)

Soft cinnamon rolls with sweet banana, cinnamon sugar filling, and smooth icing for breakfast or dessert.

# What's Needed:

→ Dough

01 - 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)
02 - 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
05 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
06 - 1/2 cup warm milk (110°F)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1 large egg

→ Filling

09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
10 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
11 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

→ Icing

12 - 1 cup powdered sugar
13 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of granulated sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add mashed bananas, melted butter, egg, granulated sugar, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until well combined.
03 - Gradually mix in flour until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, approximately 1 hour.
05 - Punch down dough and roll out on a floured surface into a rectangle approximately 14 by 9 inches.
06 - Spread softened butter evenly over dough. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon uniformly across the surface.
07 - Starting from the longer side, roll dough tightly into a log. Slice into 9 equal rolls.
08 - Place rolls in a greased 9-inch square baking dish. Cover and let rise for 20 minutes while preheating oven to 350°F.
09 - Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
10 - While rolls cool slightly, whisk together powdered sugar and milk to create smooth icing. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The banana-infused dough is naturally soft and stays moist longer than traditional rolls.
  • It is a perfect way to use up overripe bananas for a special morning meal.
  • The combination of warm cinnamon and sweet banana creates a nostalgic flavor profile.
  • Simple homemade icing adds just the right amount of sweetness to the warm rolls.
02 -
  • Use very ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots for the best natural sweetness and aroma.
  • Try using unflavored dental floss to slice the dough log for clean, perfectly round rolls without squishing the dough.
  • Ensure the rolls rise in a warm, draft-free spot to achieve the maximum fluffiness.
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