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Overnight Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Four freshly baked Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls drizzled with white icing on a white plate.
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Prepare these sweet rolls the night before for a warm, banana bread flavored breakfast bake ready in the morning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm milk (105-115F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar plus 2 tablespoons for yeast
  • 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 large)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (for filling)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for filling)
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened (for glaze)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Activate yeast: In a large bowl, combine warm milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, and yeast. Let stand 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, mashed banana, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract into the yeast mixture.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Form dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Knead lightly on a floured surface for 3-5 minutes until smooth.
  5. First rise (optional short rise): Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  6. Prepare filling: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon cinnamon until combined.
  7. Roll out dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 12×18 inch rectangle.
  8. Spread filling: Spread the butter mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border on one long edge.
  9. Roll and cut: Roll the dough tightly starting from the long edge opposite the border. Pinch the seam closed. Cut the log into 12 equal rolls.
  10. Overnight assembly: Arrange the rolls cut-side up in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  11. Morning bake: Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Remove rolls from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  12. Make glaze: While rolls cool slightly, whisk together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 tablespoon milk until smooth.
  13. Glaze and serve: Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor in the dough.
  • If your kitchen is cold, place the covered dough in the oven with the light on (do not turn the oven on) for the initial rise.
  • For a stronger banana flavor, you can add 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts to the filling mixture.

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