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Brown Butter Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 22 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

Dough:

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup 2% milk warmed to 100-110°F
  • 1 packet of quick-rise yeast
  • ½ cup mashed banana about 1 medium banana
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Filling:

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 3 large bananas sliced
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Brown Butter Icing:

  • 3 tablespoons salted butter browned
  • 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 oz. cream cheese softened

Instructions
 

  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it rest until yeast blooms, about 5 minutes.
  • Add mashed banana, maple syrup, egg, brown butter, and vanilla. Whisk until combined.
  • Using a stand mixer with a dough hook, gradually stir in flour and salt until a smooth dough forms.
  • Transfer dough to an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours.
  • Brown the butter for the icing in a skillet over medium heat. Let it cool.
  • In a stand mixer, blend cream cheese, vanilla, and browned butter until smooth.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until fluffy. Set aside.
  • Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.
  • Spread softened butter over dough, sprinkle with filling, and arrange banana slices.
  • Roll dough into a log, then slice into rolls and place in a baking dish.
  • Let rolls rise for 30 minutes in a warm place.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F and bake rolls for 22 minutes.
  • Allow to cool for 10 minutes before frosting with the brown butter icing.

Notes

  • Brown butter should be cooled slightly before use.
  • When incorporating brown butter, ensure it's not too hot to avoid cooking the egg.
  • Brown butter may solidify when mixed with cold ingredients, which is normal as long as the egg hasn't curdled.