Description
The ultimate fusion of two beloved comfort foods. Soft, pillowy banana yeast dough is swirled with a rich cinnamon-sugar filling and finished with a thick layer of cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Real mashed bananas in the dough ensure every bite is incredibly tender and fragrant.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, 1 packet Rapid Rise yeast
- 1.5 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk, 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup mashed overripe banana
For the Filling & Frosting
- 1/4 cup butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 tbsp cinnamon
- Frosting: 1/3 cup butter, 2 oz cream cheese, 2 cups powdered sugar, 2 tsp cinnamon, 1 tbsp milk, 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
Mix & Warm: Whisk 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, cinnamon, and salt. Heat milk and 6 tbsp butter to 105°F–115°F. Combine with flour mixture and mashed bananas.
Knead & Rise: Gradually add remaining flour. Knead on a floured surface for 10 mins until smooth. Let rise in an oiled bowl for 1 hour until doubled.
Shape: Roll into an 18×12-inch rectangle. Spread filling butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Roll tightly and cut into 12 rolls using dental floss.
Second Rise & Bake: Place in a 9×13 pan; rise for 1 hour. Bake at 350°F for 30 mins until golden.
Frost: Beat frosting ingredients until fluffy; spread over warm rolls.
Notes
Yeast Temperature: Target 105°F–115°F for the milk. Anything higher than 120°F risks killing the yeast, while too cold will fail to activate it properly.
Overripe is Better: Use black or heavily spotted bananas. Their high sugar content and softened starch provide the best aroma and moisture for the dough.
The Floss Trick: Use unscented dental floss to slice the dough log; it cuts through the soft layers without compressing the delicate air pockets like a knife might.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Brunch
- Method: Baking / Yeast Dough
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 38
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 62
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 45
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