Nana Rolls
Soft, fluffy, and irresistibly aromatic, Nana Rolls are a delightful twist on classic cinnamon rolls, featuring a rich mashed banana and cinnamon filling that takes comfort baking to the next level. Perfectly golden and swirled with sweet, spiced goodness, these rolls are made from a buttery, homemade dough that’s kneaded to perfection and baked until pillowy. Crowned with a luscious vanilla glaze, they strike the perfect balance between sweetness and warmth, making them ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Ready in under two hours and made with simple ingredients like ripe bananas, brown sugar, and a touch of cinnamon, Nana Rolls are sure to become a family favorite. Whether you’re impressing guests or treating yourself, this recipe delivers a bakery-quality treat right from your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cups Mashed ripe banana
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter together over low heat until the butter is melted. Allow the mixture to cool to lukewarm.
Pour the lukewarm milk mixture over the dry ingredients. Add the eggs and mix until a dough begins to form.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5-7 minutes.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and allow it to rise in a warm spot for 1-1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
While the dough is rising, prepare the filling by mixing the brown sugar, cinnamon, and mashed banana in a small bowl until well combined.
Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle measuring approximately 16x12 inches.
Spread the banana-cinnamon mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Starting from the long side, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut it into 12 equal pieces and place the rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
Cover the baking dish with a towel and let the rolls rise for another 30-40 minutes, or until puffy.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
While the rolls are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream together in a small bowl until smooth.
Once the rolls are out of the oven, let them cool for 10 minutes before drizzling the glaze over the top.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
323 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.6 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 46 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 187 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.6 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 144 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
