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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Imagine the delicious fusion of banana bread and cinnamon rolls!
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Ingredients
  

For the dough:

  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup mashed banana about 2-3 medium bananas

For the filling:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional

For the icing:

  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Mix warm milk with yeast and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  • Add melted butter, eggs, salt, and mashed banana. Stir well, then gradually add flour. Knead the dough for 10 minutes.
  • Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour.
  • Mix filling ingredients. Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread filling, and sprinkle walnuts if using.
  • Roll up the dough, cut into 12 rolls, and place in a greased dish. Let rise for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes then spread the icing over warm rolls.