Banana Rolls with Cinnamon (Print-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup mashed banana (around 2-3 medium ones)
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1 cup warm milk
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Filling
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2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
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1 cup brown sugar
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1/2 cup softened butter
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
→ Icing
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1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup butter, softened
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 -
Stir together the warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a big bowl. Wait around 5 minutes until it gets bubbly.
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Pour in the melted butter, mashed banana, salt, and eggs. Stir everything until it looks smooth.
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Slowly mix in the flour, then knead by hand on a floured countertop for about 10 minutes.
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Grease a bowl, put the dough inside, cover it, and let it sit somewhere warm for an hour, or until it doubles in size.
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Mix together the soft butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar in a smaller bowl.
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Roll the dough out into a big rectangle, about 20x14 inches. Spread the filling across and sprinkle walnuts, if you'd like.
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Roll the dough up tightly starting from the long side. Cut into 12 even pieces and place them in a greased baking pan.
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Let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes while preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Bake for 25-30 minutes until the tops are golden.
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Whip together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until creamy. Spread over the rolls while they're warm.