Banana Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing (Print version)
Soft banana cinnamon rolls with a gooey cinnamon-sugar swirl and tangy cream cheese icing, perfect for weekend mornings.
# Ingredients:
For the dough
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2 1/4 teaspoons (7 g) instant yeast
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3/4 cup (180 ml) whole milk, warmed to 105-110°F
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1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar
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4 tablespoons (55 g) unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup (225 g) very ripe banana, mashed (about 2 medium)
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1 large egg, room temperature
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4 cups (480 g) bread flour, plus more for dusting
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1 teaspoon fine sea salt
For the filling
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3/4 cup (165 g) packed dark brown sugar
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2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
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4 tablespoons (55 g) unsalted butter, very soft
For the cream cheese icing
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4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
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2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, softened
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1 1/2 cups (180 g) powdered sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 tablespoon whole milk, plus more if needed
# Instructions:
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In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine warm milk, yeast, sugar, melted butter, mashed bananas, and egg. Add bread flour and salt. Mix on low until combined, then knead on medium for about 8 minutes until the dough is smooth and stretchy.
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Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 60 to 90 minutes.
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In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside with the softened butter.
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Turn the risen dough out onto a floured surface and roll into an 18 by 12 inch rectangle. Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture all the way to the edges.
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Roll the dough tightly from the long side into a log. Pinch the seam to seal. Use unflavored dental floss to cut into 12 even rolls.
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Arrange the rolls cut-side up in a parchment-lined 9 by 13 inch baking pan. Cover and let rise until puffy, 30 to 45 minutes. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 28 to 32 minutes until golden brown.
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Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and milk. Beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Spread generously over the warm rolls.
# Good to know:
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Best served warm while the icing is still slightly melted.
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Use very ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor and easiest mashing.