Description
Comfort meets indulgence in this cinnamon roll banana bread, where classic banana bread swirls with rich cinnamon magic. Sweet layers promise a delightful twist on two beloved classics, inviting you to savor each tender, warmly spiced slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 large banana)
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)
Dough and Base Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling and Topping Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 23 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by blending warm milk, yeast, and a portion of sugar in a compact vessel. Allow the mixture to bloom and become frothy for several minutes.
- Create a foundational mixture in a spacious mixing container by whisking melted butter, mashed banana, vanilla, salt, and remaining sugar. Incorporate the activated yeast and blend thoroughly.
- Gradually fold in flour, transforming the ingredients into a supple dough. Massage and knead the dough until it becomes silky and resilient, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, drape with a kitchen towel, and permit it to rise in a warm environment until it doubles in volume, roughly one hour.
- Craft the filling by amalgamating softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and additional mashed banana into a creamy, spreadable consistency.
- Deflate the risen dough and roll it into a rectangular shape on a flour-dusted surface. Distribute the filling evenly across the dough’s surface.
- Tightly roll the dough into a cylindrical form, then slice into equal portions to create individual rolls.
- Arrange the rolls in a greased baking dish, allowing them to proof for an additional 30 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Bake the rolls until they transform into a golden, enticing hue, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, cream cheese, milk, and vanilla until achieving a smooth, pourable texture.
- Once the rolls emerge from the oven, drizzle the glaze generously, creating an irresistible finishing touch.
Notes
- Activate the yeast carefully by using warm milk (around 110°F) to ensure proper rising without killing the yeast.
- Mash bananas thoroughly to create a smooth, consistent texture that distributes flavor evenly throughout the bread.
- Choose overripe bananas with dark spots for maximum sweetness and deeper banana flavor in the recipe.
- Experiment with alternative flour types like whole wheat or gluten-free blends to accommodate different dietary needs without compromising the bread’s soft texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg