Banana Swirl Rolls (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dough
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500 g all-purpose flour
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240 ml milk, warmed
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2 large eggs
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240 g mashed bananas (2–3 medium ones)
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115 g butter, melted
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100 g sugar
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2.25 teaspoons dry yeast, active
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1 teaspoon of salt
→ Filling
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220 g brown sugar
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60 g walnuts, chopped (optional)
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115 g softened butter
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2 tablespoons cinnamon, ground
→ Cream Cheese Icing
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180 g powdered sugar
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0.5 teaspoon vanilla
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115 g cream cheese, softened
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60 g butter, softened
# Steps to Follow:
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In a big bowl, stir the yeast, warm milk, and sugar together. Let it rest for about 5 minutes until bubbly.
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Pour the melted butter, mashed banana, eggs, and salt into the yeast mixture. Stir everything together until smooth.
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Add the flour bit by bit, mixing as you go, until the dough is soft and no longer sticks to the bowl sides.
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On a floured countertop, knead the dough until it’s smooth, roughly 10 minutes. Pop it into a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rest for around an hour so it can rise to double its size.
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In a small bowl, cream the butter together with the brown sugar and cinnamon, making a smooth mix to spread later.
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Punch the dough down and roll it out into a rectangle, about 50 x 35 cm. Smear the filling all over, and sprinkle walnuts if you want extra crunch.
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Roll the dough tightly lengthwise, then slice into 12 even pieces. Use a sharp knife or some unflavored floss for clean cuts.
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Arrange the sliced rolls in an oiled baking tray. Cover them up and let them sit for another half hour. Get your oven going at 175°C (350°F) in the meantime.
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Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the middle of your oven, until the tops are golden and the filling is bubbly.
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Whisk the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla together until it's silky smooth.
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When the rolls are still warm, spread the creamy frosting over them. Enjoy while it starts to melt into every bite.
# Additional Notes:
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Before moving on, make sure the yeast is active and foamed up so your dough rises properly.
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You can skip the walnuts if you'd like a smoother filling, or add them for some texture.
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Spread the icing on rolls while warm for that perfect gooey goodness.