No-knead banana cinnamon rolls recipe | Sainsbury`s Magazine (2024)

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Makes: 12 buns

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Recipe by Tamsin Burnett-Hall

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If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if banana bread and cinnamon rolls had a baby... now you can taste it for yourself. Perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast treat

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Nutritional information (per serving)

Calories

413Kcal

Fat

17gr

Saturates

9gr

Carbs

55gr

Sugars

16gr

Fibre

2gr

Protein

9gr

Salt

0.8gr

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Tamsin Burnett-Hall

Tamsin learned the tricks of the trade from cookery legend Delia Smith. A trusted recipe writer for the magazine for over 25 years, she is now our Senior Food Producer, overseeing testing and editing to ensure that every recipe tastes great, is straightforward to follow and works without fail. In her home kitchen, Tamsin creates fuss-free flavour-packed food for friends and family, with baking being her ultimate form of comfort cooking

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Tamsin Burnett-Hall

Tamsin learned the tricks of the trade from cookery legend Delia Smith. A trusted recipe writer for the magazine for over 25 years, she is now our Senior Food Producer, overseeing testing and editing to ensure that every recipe tastes great, is straightforward to follow and works without fail. In her home kitchen, Tamsin creates fuss-free flavour-packed food for friends and family, with baking being her ultimate form of comfort cooking

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Ingredients

  • 40g butter
  • 300ml milk
  • 2 ripe medium bananas, mashed
  • 1 medium egg, beaten
  • 300g strong white bread flour, plus extra to dust
  • 300g plain flour
  • 50g light muscovado sugar
  • 1 x 7g sachet fast-action dried yeast
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
For the filling
  • 75g very soft salted butter
  • 75g light muscovado sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 50g pecans, finely chopped
  • 2 medium bananas, sliced
For the icing
  • 25g very soft salted butter
  • 150g cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 60g icing sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

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Prep to the end of step 6, leaving the rolls to prove for 20 minutes then chill overnight. Bake from chilled, adding 5 minutes or so to the cooking time.

  1. Melt the butter in a small plan, remove from the heat and add the milk to give a just-warm mixture. Mix in the mashed banana and egg.
  2. Combine the flours, muscovado sugar, yeast and salt in a large bowl, then mix in the banana-milk mixture using a wooden spoon, to give a sticky rather lumpy dough. Cover and leave to rest for 15 minutes to allow the 6 flour to absorb the liquid and the gluten to start developing.
  3. After 15 minutes, wet your hand then reach in under the dough, pull it up and fold it over the top. Repeat for another 7 folds, turning 7 the bowl with your other hand as you go. The dough will become smoother and more elastic as you do the folds. Flip it over, re-cover and leave for another 15 minutes. Repeat the folding and resting process twice more, then leave the dough to rise until doubled in size.
  4. When doubled, punch the dough down and shape into a rough ball then pop the bowl in the freezer for 20 minutes (or the fridge for an hour), to make it easier to roll out. Prepare the filling by creaming together the butter, muscovado sugar and cinnamon until soft and spreadable.
  5. Tip the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and dust with more flour. Shape into a rough square, then roll out to about 30cm x 45cm. Spread the cinnamon butter thinly all over the dough then scatter on the pecans and sliced bananas. Roll up from one of the long sides, pinching the seam closed.
  6. Cut the roll into 12 fat slices then transfer to a lined roasting tin, about 25cm x 35cm. Cover and leave to prove for 30-45 minutes until the buns feel soft and pillowy. Preheat the oven to 180°C, fan 160°C, gas 4.
  7. Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, beat the butter and cream cheese together then mix in the icing sugar and vanilla. Spread over the still-warm buns, and leave to cool for 20 minutes before eating. Best eaten freshly baked but will keep for about 2 days in an airtight container. Warm gently to serve.

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No-knead banana cinnamon rolls recipe | Sainsbury`s Magazine (2024)

FAQs

What does pouring milk over cinnamon rolls do? ›

Pouring heavy cream over cinnamon rolls before baking will add richness and moisture to the roll. As the cinnamon rolls bake, the cream will combine with the cinnamon and sugar to create a caramel-like sauce that will coat the rolls, adding a creamy texture with the fluffy roll.

Why are my cinnamon rolls not light and fluffy? ›

There are a lot of variables that go into the consistency of dough, even down to the weather and humidity. But the most common reason cinnamon rolls don't turn out fluffy is because the dough didn't have enough time to rise.

How are cinnamon rolls different from sticky buns? ›

Sticky buns contain nuts (usually pecans) while cinnamon rolls traditionally don't. Sticky buns are are baked in a pan with the nuts and sweeteners on the bottom. They're flipped after baking, so the gooey bottom becomes the topping. The nuts and the sugar topping make the sticky buns a little denser.

What are the ingredients in Pillsbury cinnamon rolls? ›

Ingredients. Enriched Flour Bleached (wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Water, Sugar, Palm and Soybean Oil, Dextrose, Wheat Starch.

Is heavy cream and heavy whipping cream the same thing? ›

Is Heavy Cream the Same as Heavy Whipping Cream? Yes, heavy cream and heavy whipping cream are the exact same thing. The confusion lies in the fact that they're sold by different brands under two different names.

What is the secret ingredient in Cinnabon? ›

Cinnabon's Secret Ingredient

This special Indonesian cinnamon, called Makara, is trademarked by Cinnabon. And because of that trademark, you won't find this product in your local grocery store spice aisle.

What happens if you let cinnamon rolls rise too long? ›

Can cinnamon rolls rise for too long? Yes definitely! If you let your cinnamon rolls rise for too long you can over-proof them. This can lead to dense rolls or rolls that collapse after baking.

What happens if you add too much flour to cinnamon rolls? ›

Adding too much flour will make your rolls very dry. Once you have added the appropriate amount of flour, turn your mixer to a low speed and let the machine do all the kneading for you.

What is the fancy name for cinnamon rolls? ›

A cinnamon roll (also known as cinnamon bun, cinnamon swirl, cinnamon Danish and cinnamon snail) is a sweet roll commonly served in Northern Europe (mainly in Nordic countries, but also in Austria, Estonia and Germany) and North America.

What are cinnamon buns called in England? ›

But its English variations are countless too: roll, bun, bunny, swirl, snail... As long as it has cinnamon in it, we'll eat it.

Why are Cinnabon cinnamon rolls so good? ›

Specifically, our cinnamon is unique due to its high volatile oil and cellulose content [making its spice robust and more pungent]. It's what provides that unmistakable aroma and ooey-gooey thick consistency to Cinnabon's world famous cinnamon rolls..."

Can you use parchment paper to make Pillsbury cinnamon rolls? ›

PLACE cinnamon rolls, with cinnamon topping side down, on parchment paper in air fryer basket. AIR FRY at 320°F. * COOK 6 minutes. Remove basket; Use tongs to turn over rolls.

Can you save cinnamon roll dough after opening? ›

Once a package is opened, you should store the remaining dough in a food storage container for two weeks. This will help keep the dough from drying out. Our biscuits crescent and cinnamon rolls are in pressurized cans, you should NOT freeze them.

Does Panera have cinnamon rolls? ›

Adding a delicious pastry or dessert is the perfect way to top off any Panera order. Sweeten up a breakfast delivery with a dessert bagel, Chocolate Croissant, Bear Claw or Vanilla Cinnamon Roll.

Why do you brush buns with milk? ›

MILK: Brushing with milk will help to color the crust, the sugars in the milk helping to brown it. WATER: Water is often sprayed or brushed onto bread before it is placed in a very hot oven, and during baking, to give the bread an extra-crisp crust.

What did cinnamon and milk do? ›

Cinnamon is known to have anti-inflammatory properties and can help regulate blood sugar levels. Drinking cinnamon milk before bed can also help improve sleep quality. Enjoy a cup of cinnamon milk as a healthy and soothing alternative to sugary drinks.

What does milk do in buns? ›

Not only does it add flavor and richness to the final product, it also serves a number of important functions in the baking process. One of the main roles of milk in baking is to provide moisture. It can help to keep baked goods from becoming too dry and crumbly, and can also add tenderness to the texture.

Can I use milk instead of heavy cream? ›

Similarly to half-and-half, milk makes a good heavy cream substitute when it's combined with melted butter. Combine 3/4 cup milk and 1/4 cup melted butter for every cup of heavy cream. This mixture is not suitable for whipping. Best for: cooking and baking.

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