Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Banana Bread Dough
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2-3 medium)
- ½ cup warm milk (110°F)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (+ more as needed)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Filling
- ½ cup softened butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Glaze
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup softened butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)
Step-by-Step Instructions (With Bakery-Secrets!)
1. Make the Banana Bread Dough
- Activate yeast: Mix warm milk, 1 tsp sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5 mins until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted butter, egg, vanilla, and yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour, cinnamon, and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Knead 5-7 mins until smooth (dough will be slightly sticky).
- Let rise 1-2 hours until doubled (or overnight in fridge for morning baking).
Pro Tip: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your rolls!
2. Roll & Fill with Cinnamon Bliss
- Roll dough into a 12×16-inch rectangle.
- Spread softened butter evenly over dough.
- Mix brown sugar & cinnamon, then sprinkle over butter. Add nuts if using.
- Tightly roll into a log, pinch seam to seal, and cut into 12 rolls.
3. Bake to Golden Perfection
- Arrange rolls in a greased 9×13 pan.
- Let rise 30-45 mins until puffy.
- Bake at 375°F for 20-25 mins until golden brown.
Bakery Secret: Cover with foil after 15 mins to prevent over-browning!
4. Drown in Cream Cheese Glory
- Beat glaze ingredients until smooth.
- Pour over warm rolls—watch it melt into every nook!
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