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Delicious Banana Nut Cinnamon Rolls

These Delicious Banana Nut Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy rolls swirled with a sweet filling of mashed bananas, walnuts, and a touch of cinnamon, topped with a delightful glaze.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted can substitute with margarine
  • 3/4 cup warm milk temperature should be around 110°F
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed the riper, the better
Filling Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts can substitute with pecans or almonds
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix the dry ingredients well.
  2. In a small bowl, dissolve 1 packet of active dry yeast in 3/4 cup of warm milk, and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it froths.
  3. Add the melted butter, egg, and mashed bananas to the yeast mixture. Stir until well combined, then gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, knead for about 5-7 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 30-45 minutes or until it has doubled in size.
Filling and Assembling
  1. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, chopped walnuts, and cinnamon.
  2. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle approximately 1/4 inch thick.
  3. Sprinkle the filling mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough. Starting from one long side, roll the dough tightly into a log.
  4. Slice the log into 12 equal rolls and arrange them in a greased baking dish.
  5. Cover the rolls and allow them to rise for an additional 30 minutes until they puff up.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for about 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
  2. Allow the rolls to cool slightly before drizzling with your favorite glaze.

Notes

Store leftover rolls in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze tightly wrapped for up to 2 months. Reheat in a warm oven or microwave.