Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (approximately 2 large bananas)
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk (for icing)
Instructions
- Activate yeast: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of granulated sugar. Allow to rest for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy.
- Combine wet ingredients: Add mashed bananas, melted butter, egg, granulated sugar, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until thoroughly combined.
- Form dough: Gradually incorporate flour until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes until dough becomes smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and allow to rise in a warm location until doubled in volume, approximately 1 hour.
- Shape rolls: Punch down dough and roll out on a floured surface into a rectangle measuring approximately 14 by 9 inches. Spread softened butter evenly across the surface and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll and slice: Starting from the longer edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Using a sharp knife, slice into 9 equal rolls.
- Final rise: Arrange rolls in a greased 9-inch square or round baking dish. Cover and allow to rise for 20 minutes while preheating oven to 350°F.
- Bake: Bake for 25 minutes, or until rolls achieve a golden brown exterior and cook through completely.
- Prepare icing: While rolls cool slightly, whisk together powdered sugar and milk to achieve a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle icing generously over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with coffee or tea. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, or refrigerate for a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg