Banana Cinnamon Cream Rolls (Print Version)
Tender banana dough, cinnamon swirl, and cream cheese icing unite for a comforting, bakery-style delight.
# Ingredients:
→ Banana Dough
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3/4 cup milk warmed to 110℉
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2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (11 grams, 1 whole packet)
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1 large egg, room temperature and lightly beaten
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2/3 cup mashed bananas (mash 2 bananas and then measure)
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5 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp salt
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1/4 cup white granulated sugar
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10 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature and cubed
→ Cinnamon Banana Filling
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
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3/4 cup brown sugar, packed (light or dark)
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1 tbsp ground cinnamon
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2 bananas, sliced thinly
→ Cream Cheese Icing
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4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
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4 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
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1 tsp pure vanilla extract
# Steps:
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Heat the milk to 110℉ and sprinkle the yeast on top. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
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Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add cubed butter and knead into the mixture until the butter pieces are the size of peas.
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Add the milk with yeast, beaten egg, and mashed bananas to the dry mixture. Mix on low speed using a mixer with a dough hook until a dough forms. Knead on medium speed for 5 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 200℉ and turn it off. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in the oven with the door cracked open for 1 hour.
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Mix the butter with a hand mixer on high speed until smooth. Add brown sugar and cinnamon, mixing on medium speed for 1 minute.
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Roll the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough with a spatula and top with sliced bananas.
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Roll the dough into a log from the short side. Cut off uneven ends and slice into 12 even rolls using a serrated knife.
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Place the rolls into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Cover with a towel and let them rise for 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375℉.
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Bake the cinnamon rolls for 28-33 minutes or until the tops are lightly golden brown.
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Beat the butter and cream cheese on high speed for 1 minute. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing on low speed until combined, then beat on high speed until creamy.
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Spread the cream cheese icing evenly over each roll before serving.
# Notes and Tips:
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Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for better incorporation.
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Flour should be spooned and leveled or measured with a scale to avoid compacting.