Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Step 1

Dissolve the yeast in the warm milk in a large bowl.

Step 2

Add in the sugar, butter, salt, eggs, banana, and flour (Start with 4 /12 cups of flour and add a little more at a time as needed) and mix well.

Step 3

Once the dough starts to come away from the edges, continue to knead the dough for about 5 minutes (If you are using your hands, dust them with flour to avoid sticking) until a large ball is formed.

Step 4

Cover the bowl with a towel and allow to rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour until the dough is double in size.

Step 5

Lightly flour the counter top.

Step 6

Roll the dough out until it is approximately 16x21 inches and 1/4 inch thick.

Step 7

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Step 8

Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.

Step 9

Spread butter over the surface of the dough.

Step 10

Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture generously over the surface of the dough.

Step 11

Carefully roll the dough from the long top edge to the bottom edge.

Step 12

Using a thread, or a sharp knife cut the dough into 1 - 1 1/2 in slices.

Step 13

Lightly grease a baking pan or two.

Step 14

Place rolls in the baking pan and bake for 25 minutes or until the tops turn a light golden color.

Step 15

While they are baking combine frosting ingredients. Add more powdered sugar if the frosting is too runny, or a little more milk if it is too thick.

Step 16

Remove rolls from the oven and allow them to cool for about 5 minutes before frosting.

Step 17

Beat the cream cheese until soft.

Step 18

Add in the butter and until smooth.

Step 19

Add in the maple syrup and powdered sugar and continue to blend until the frosting is smooth. (Add more powdered sugar, or a little milk if needed to get the right texture).

Step 20

Apply frosting generously to the tops of the rolls.