✅ Ingredients
For the Dough:
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large)
1/2 cup warm milk (110°F)
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
1/2 tsp salt
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for kneading)
For the Filling:
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup softened butter
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp butter, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm milk and sugar.
Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Make the Dough
In a large bowl (or mixer bowl), mix:
Mashed bananas
Melted butter
Egg
Yeast mixture
SaltGradually stir in the flour, 1 cup at a time.
Mix until a soft dough forms.
Knead for 6–8 minutes (by hand or dough hook) until the dough is smooth and slightly sticky. Add a little flour if too sticky.3. First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a towel.
Let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.4. Roll and Fill
Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle (about 12×16 inches).
Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough.
Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon, and sprinkle it all over the buttered dough.5. Roll Up and Slice
Starting from the long side, roll the dough tightly into a log.
Slice into 12 even rolls.
Place the rolls into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
6. Second Rise
Cover and let the rolls rise again for 30–45 minutes, until puffy.7. Bake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake rolls for 20–25 minutes, or until golden on top and cooked through.8. Make the Frosting
Beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
9. Frost and Serve
Spread the frosting over the warm rolls so it melts into all the nooks and crannies.
Serve warm — and enjoy the heavenly smell filling your kitchen!
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