Banana Cinnamon Rolls

Name: Banana Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 8 h 10 min
Total time: 8 h 40 min
Yield: makes 9 x 13 pan of rolls
Cuisine: Hawaiian/Polynesian
Ingredients: DOUGH:; 1/2 c warm milk; 2 tsp instant yeast (2 packets); 4 1/2 c all purpose flour ,divided; 3 large eggs,beaten; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 c granulated sugar; 1/2 c unsalted butter, room temperature, not melted; FILLING:; 4 medium bananas, cut into chunks; 1/2 c bourbon or other liquid (rum is good); 2 tsp cinnamon more or less to taste; 1 c light brown sugar,packed; BUTTERY GLAZE:; 3 Tbsp butter; 2 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; 1/3 c granulated sugar; 1/2 c powdered sugar , more or less to make a glaze

By Pat Duran
@kitchenChatter

These banana rolls are very tasty-just as they are-but, I always have to have butter on them anyway. I like them the next day when the banana has set in good with all the other flavors. I hope you give them a try...and you can replace the bourbon with other liquor or with apple or cranberry juice. I have made these with cranberry relish drained and orange juice and a little vodka- these are delicious too!

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Serves:

makes 9 x 13 pan of rolls

Prep:

30 Min

Cook:

8 Hr 10 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

DOUGH:
1/2 c

warm milk
2 tsp

instant yeast (2 packets)
4 1/2 c

all purpose flour ,divided
3 large

eggs,beaten
1 1/2 tsp

salt
1/2 c

granulated sugar
1/2 c

unsalted butter, room temperature, not melted
FILLING:
4 medium

bananas, cut into chunks
1/2 c

bourbon or other liquid (rum is good)
2 tsp

cinnamon more or less to taste
1 c

light brown sugar,packed
BUTTERY GLAZE:
3 Tbsp

butter
2 tsp

cinnamon
1/4 tsp

nutmeg
1/3 c

granulated sugar
1/2 c

powdered sugar , more or less to make a glaze
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How to Make Banana Cinnamon Rolls

Step-by-Step

Filling:
Make ahead and let cool.
Cut the bananas into big chunks and cook in a saucepan with the bourbon and brown sugar until all liquid is absorbed and sugar has melted. Pour banana mixture into a bowl and mash with the cinnamon. Add 1/2 chopped nut ,if desired. Set aside to cool.
Dough:
Dissolve yeast in the 1/2 c. warm milk and let set for 10 minutes.
In a large bowl add flour, yeast mixture,and eggs; with a wooden spoon, mix together until combine.
Let mixture set for 20 minutes then add the salt and mix until combine. Knead dough for 10 minutes or until smooth. Add 1/2 the sugar and keep kneading until blended then add the remainder of the sugar.
Now add the butter in 2 additions ; Mix in the remaining flour (1 1/2 c.)and knead into dough until smooth and satiny.
Place dough in a covered container; in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours and up to 48 hours.(I love this make ahead dough).Or you can set in a non-drafty place and let double in size.
Making the rolls:
Heat oven to 325^.Spray a large round baking dish or pan with non stick butter spray( I use my 9x13 inch pan). Make sure the the banana filling has cooled.
Remove dough from fridge and let set 30 minutes, then on a floured surface, roll dough 1/2 inch thick into about 14x9 rectangle. Spread banana mixture over dough and roll up dough like jelly roll ;starting at wide side.
Cut this log into 1 1/2 thick slices and place in the prepared pan with cut side down.
Let rise 30 minutes. Bake in 325^ oven for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown on top. Turn oven to 350^ and brush top with butter and bake for 30 minutes more. Cool on wire rack. When cool
Frost with Cinnamon Buttery Glaze:
Cinnamon Buttery Glaze.

Place all ingredients in a small microwave bowl. Except powdered sugar. Cook for 15 seconds until butter melts and sugar has dissolved. Cool. Stir in the powdered sugar. Brush mixture over hot rolls. Enjoy!