– For the Dough:
– 2 ripe bananas, mashed
– 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ⅓ cup whole milk
– ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 large egg
– For the Cinnamon Filling:
– ½ cup packed brown sugar
– 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
– 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
– For the Glaze:
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 2 tablespoons milk
– ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Creating these Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls can be an enjoyable process. Follow these simple steps for success:
1. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 ½ cups of flour, sugar, yeast, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until well blended.
2. Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the mashed bananas, warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Stir until uniform.
3. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, blending until just combined. Do not overmix.
4. Knead the Dough: Add in the remaining flour, a little at a time, until the dough is manageable. Knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Let the Dough Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
6. Prepare the Cinnamon Filling: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
7. Roll Out the Dough: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle, about 12×18 inches.
8. Spread the Filling: Spread the softened butter evenly over the rolled-out dough. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the butter.
9. Roll the Dough: Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seams to seal.
10. Slice into Rolls: Cut the log into 12 equal pieces. Place them in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
11. Let Them Rise Again: Cover the cinnamon rolls with a kitchen towel and allow them to rise for another 30 minutes.
12. Preheat the Oven: Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
13. Bake the Rolls: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
14. Make the Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more sugar or milk as needed.
15. Cool and Glaze: Allow the rolls to cool for about 15 minutes before drizzling the glaze on top.