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Banana Cinnamon Swirls

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Soft, tender brioche-style swirls filled with a gooey banana–brown sugar–cinnamon filling and optional walnuts. A cozy, fragrant alternative to banana bread that’s perfect for brunch, weekends, or make-ahead treats.

Ingredients

Dough:

3 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tsp salt

2 1/4 tsp instant or rapid-rise yeast

1 cup milk, warmed to 100–110°F

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 egg, lightly beaten

Filling:

2 very ripe bananas

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 tsp banana or vanilla extract

2 tbsp cornstarch

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp salt

1 cup chopped walnuts, divided

For Baking & Garnish:

1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp milk (egg wash)

Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl. Make a well in the center and sprinkle in the yeast.
  2. Warm milk and melted butter to 100–110°F. Pour into the well and add the beaten egg. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead on a lightly floured surface until soft and smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 2 hours or until doubled.
  4. Make the filling: Mash bananas and mix with brown sugar, extract, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
  5. Grease a pie dish or square/rectangular baking dish.
  6. Roll risen dough into an 8×14-inch rectangle. Spread filling evenly to the edges. Sprinkle over about 3/4 of the walnuts.
  7. Roll tightly from the short side into an 8-inch log. Pinch seam to seal.
  8. Slice into 2-inch pieces and space them about 1 inch apart in the baking dish. Cover and let rise 20–30 minutes.
  9. Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush swirls with egg wash and sprinkle with remaining walnuts.
  10. Bake 30–35 minutes until golden brown. Cool 20–30 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar.

Notes

Add nutmeg or cardamom for extra warmth.

Chocolate chips make a richer variation.

Sprinkle sugar in the bottom of the pan for extra caramelization.

A vanilla glaze is a delicious alternative to powdered sugar.

Use very ripe bananas for best flavor.

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