Description
These banana cinnamon rolls combine fluffy, yeast-risen dough with ribbons of warm cinnamon spice and sweet banana, baked golden-brown and drizzled with smooth vanilla icing that melts softly on your tongue.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 2 medium bananas
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small bowl dissolve yeast in warm milk with a pinch of granulated sugar and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, and salt then add yeast mixture, melted butter, and beaten egg and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- While dough rises, mash bananas in a bowl and stir in brown sugar and cinnamon to form the filling.
- Roll dough into a 12×18 inch rectangle on a floured surface, then spread softened butter evenly over the dough.
- Evenly distribute banana mixture over the buttered dough, then tightly roll up starting from the long edge.
- Cut the roll into 12 equal slices and place them cut side up in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Cover the pan and let the rolls rise for 30 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and bake the rolls for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile whisk together powdered sugar, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth to make the icing.
- Drizzle the icing over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the milk is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and better texture.
- Dough can be prepared the night before and refrigerated for a slow overnight rise.
- Serve the cinnamon rolls warm for the best flavor and soft texture.