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Banana Bread Batter Cinnamon Buns Recipe

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These Banana Bread Batter Cinnamon Buns combine the best of two beloved treats: soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls infused with the rich flavor of banana bread batter. The dough is no-knead and rises to a perfect puffiness before being rolled out and layered with cinnamon butter, banana bread batter, and fresh banana slices. Topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze accented by browned butter, these buns are a delightful twist on classic cinnamon rolls, perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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For the Dough

  • 360 ml whole milk, warm
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 50 g castor sugar
  • 120 ml vegetable oil
  • 250 g bananas, mashed
  • 600 g flour, divided, plus more for rolling
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt

For the Cinnamon Butter Filling

  • 115 g browned butter
  • 213 g brown sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 2 bananas, sliced

For the Banana Bread Batter

  • 1 large overripe banana, mashed
  • 30 g butter, melted
  • 30 g oil
  • 75 g brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 30 g yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 100 g flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt

For the Cream Cheese Glaze

  • 120 g cream cheese
  • 50 g icing sugar
  • 120 ml heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp browned butter
  • Pinch of salt

For the Top

  • 1 banana, sliced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, castor sugar, and instant yeast. Allow the mixture to sit until foamy, about 5 minutes, indicating the yeast is active. Stir in the vegetable oil and mashed bananas until combined. Add 4 cups (approximately 480 g) of flour and stir until combined; the dough will be sticky, which is expected. Cover with a dish towel and set in a warm place for 1 hour to rise.
  2. Finish the Dough: After 1 hour, the dough should be very puffy and at least doubled in size. Stir in the remaining 1 cup (approximately 120 g) of flour, baking powder, and salt until fully combined to form a dough.
  3. Make the Cinnamon Butter Filling: Brown the butter by melting it in a pan until it develops a nutty aroma and golden color. Allow it to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, mix in the brown sugar and cinnamon powder. Slice the bananas and set aside for layering.
  4. Prepare the Banana Bread Batter: In a blender, combine the mashed banana, egg, yogurt, melted butter, oil, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth. Alternatively, mash the banana thoroughly and whisk all ingredients in a bowl. Add the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt, and whisk until the batter is smooth and well combined.
  5. Shape the Rolls: Preheat the oven to 180℃ (350℉). Grease a 9×13 inch baking tray. Turn the dough onto a well-floured surface and press it into a rectangular shape. If sticky, sprinkle additional flour to handle it easily. Using a rolling pin dusted with flour, roll the dough into a 12×24 inch rectangle.
  6. Layer the Filling and Batter: Spread the cinnamon butter mixture evenly over the rolled dough, leaving a small edge along the longer side. Slather the banana bread batter evenly on top of the cinnamon butter. Arrange the sliced bananas evenly over the batter.
  7. Roll and Cut: Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut the dough into 12 even strips lengthwise. Roll each strip tightly into a cinnamon bun shape and place the buns in the prepared baking tray, spacing them evenly. Cover the tray with plastic wrap and allow rolls to rise for 30 minutes.
  8. Bake the Buns: Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown on the top and edges.
  9. Prepare the Cream Cheese Glaze: While buns are baking, combine the cream cheese, icing sugar, heavy cream, browned butter, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  10. Glaze and Serve: As soon as the rolls come out of the oven, spread the cream cheese glaze generously over them. Add additional banana slices on top. Allow the buns to cool slightly and sit for 15 minutes before serving for the flavors to meld perfectly.

Notes

  • Allow the dough to rise fully before adding the remaining flour; rising time may vary based on kitchen temperature. Cooler environments may require longer rising times.
  • The cream cheese glaze can be refrigerated to firm up and transform into a frosting, but it is preferred as a pourable glaze in this recipe.
  • Ensure the browned butter for the cinnamon filling and glaze is cooled before mixing to avoid melting the sugar and cream cheese prematurely.
  • If the dough feels too sticky during shaping, add flour gradually to prevent toughening the final rolls.

Keywords: Banana bread cinnamon buns, banana cinnamon rolls, banana bread batter buns, cream cheese glaze cinnamon rolls

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