Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls: The Ultimate Hybrid Pastry You Need to Try
Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy homemade rolls made with ripe bananas and filled with buttery cinnamon sugar, then topped with sweet icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 9 rolls
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp milk (for icing)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Add mashed bananas, melted butter, egg, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir well.
- Gradually mix in flour until a dough forms.
- Knead dough for 5 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
- Roll dough into a rectangle.
- Spread softened butter over dough and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll dough tightly into a log and slice into 9 rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise 20 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Whisk powdered sugar with milk and drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for texture.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for 2 days.