Banana Cinnamon Rolls

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Welcome to the delightful world of banana cinnamon rolls! If you’re a fan of classic cinnamon rolls and crave a twist of tropical sweetness, you’re in for a treat.

Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that combines comforting familiarity with a tantalizing burst of flavor. Whether you’re a baking enthusiast looking to try something new or simply seeking a delicious indulgence, join us as we uncover the magic of banana cinnamon rolls.

Banana Cinnamon Rolls

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banana cinnamon rolls

Ingredients

Dough

  • 4 1/2 cups All purpose flour
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 packets Rapid rise or instant yeast
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 3/4 cup Water
  • 6 tbsp Butter unsalted, cut into tbsp sized pieces
  • 3/4 cup Mashed ripe banana

Filling

  • 1/4 cup Butter unsalted, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Light brown sugar packed
  • 3 Yellow or ripe bananas sliced

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
  • In a heat-safe bowl, combine the water and butter. Heat in the microwave for 30– 45 sec until warm to the touch but not hot. The butter will not melt completely. 
  • Pour into the dry ingredients, add the banana, and mix with a wooden spoon. 
  • Add in 2 more cups of flour and mix. It will turn thick and sticky.
  • Add in 1/2 cup of flour and mix again. It become difficult to stir. Once it reaches that point, use your hands to mix and knead the dough.
  • It will be sticky. Add another 1/4 cup of flour and continue to mix and knead by hand. It should turn smooth.
  • Shape it into a ball and let it rest uncovered for 10 minutes. 
  • When the 10 minutes is up, the dough should have puffed up quite a bit but not quite doubled in size.
  • Place the dough on a lightly floured surface. Roll it into a roughly 10×15 inch rectangle using a rolling pin. 
  • Spread the room temperature butter into a thin and even layer, leaving about 1/2 inch border all around the outside of the dough. 
  • Sprinkle with the brown sugar and spread it evenly. Top it with the cinnamon.
  • Follow with an even layer of the banana slices,
  • Roll dough into a log widthwise. Press each edge gently to bring the log back to original width if it stretched while rolling it up.
  • Use unflavored dental floss or baker's twine to cut dough into 12 pieces.
  • Place the rolls in a buttered or greased 9×13 dish, or use two 9″ round pans, placing 6 rolls in each.
  • Place in a warm spot and cover with a towel to rise for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the tops are a light golden brown.
Servings: 12 rolls

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