Bread and Cinnamon Roll Recipes

Why Make This Recipe

There’s something truly heartwarming about the aroma of freshly baked bread and cinnamon rolls wafting through your home. Whether it’s the rich scent of banana bread or the sweet, spicy allure of cinnamon rolls, these recipes are made for sharing with loved ones. They are simple enough for a beginner but delicious enough to impress everyone at the table. Plus, they can be made for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, making them incredibly versatile.

How to Make Banana Bread and Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 ripe bananas (for banana bread)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup funfetti sprinkles (for funfetti banana bread)
• 1 package Oreo cookies (for Oreo cinnamon rolls)
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 package active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water

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Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. For the funfetti banana bread: Start by mashing the ripe bananas in a bowl. Mix them together with the sugar, softened butter, and eggs until well combined. Then, add in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir in the funfetti sprinkles. Pour the batter into a loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
3. For the Oreo cinnamon rolls: In a small bowl, mix the warm water with the yeast and let it sit for about 5 minutes. In a larger bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, milk, and softened butter to the dry ingredients, mixing until combined. Let the dough rise for 1 hour.
4. Once risen, roll out the dough on a floured surface. Spread melted butter over the top, then sprinkle with cinnamon and crushed Oreo cookies. Roll up the dough tightly and slice it into individual rolls. Place them in a baking dish and let them rise for another 30 minutes. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

How to Serve Banana Bread and Cinnamon Rolls

Slice the banana bread and serve it warm with a pat of butter or a drizzle of honey for breakfast or afternoon tea. For the cinnamon rolls, serve them hot out of the oven, drizzled with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk for that extra touch of sweetness.

How to Store Banana Bread and Cinnamon Rolls

Once cooled, store the banana bread wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, and it will keep well for 3-4 days at room temperature. If you’d like to keep it longer, you can freeze it for up to three months. For the cinnamon rolls, place them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. You can also freeze the uncooked rolls before the second rise for fresh-baked rolls whenever you like.

Tips to Make Banana Bread and Cinnamon Rolls

• Make sure your bananas are very ripe for the best flavor.
• For a fluffier texture in your cinnamon rolls, let the dough rise in a warm place.
• Don’t skip the funfetti sprinkles in the banana bread—they add a festive touch!
• If you want a stronger cinnamon flavor, feel free to add more cinnamon to the rolls.

Variation

You can easily customize your banana bread by adding nuts or chocolate chips. For the cinnamon rolls, experiment with different filling ingredients, like pecans or other cookie flavors instead of Oreos.

FAQs

Can I use frozen bananas for the banana bread?

Yes, you can use frozen bananas! Just thaw them out and drain any excess liquid before mashing.

What if I don’t have funfetti sprinkles?

If you don’t have sprinkles, you can add chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or even dried fruits to the banana bread mix instead.

How can I make my cinnamon rolls gooey?

For gooey cinnamon rolls, you can add a bit more brown sugar to the filling and top them with a cream cheese frosting once they come out of the oven.

Banana Bread and Cinnamon Rolls

Deliciously moist banana bread and sweet cinnamon rolls, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 45 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Banana Bread

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 ripe bananas for banana bread Make sure they are very ripe for the best flavor.
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup funfetti sprinkles For funfetti banana bread

For the Cinnamon Rolls

• 1 package active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 package Oreo cookies For Oreo cinnamon rolls

Method

 

Banana Bread Preparation

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl.
3. Mix together the mashed bananas, sugar, softened butter, and eggs until well combined.
4. Add in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir in the funfetti sprinkles.
5. Pour the batter into a loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Cinnamon Rolls Preparation

1. In a small bowl, mix the warm water with the yeast and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
2. In a larger bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
3. Add the yeast mixture, milk, and softened butter to the dry ingredients, mixing until combined.
4. Let the dough rise for 1 hour.
5. Once risen, roll out the dough on a floured surface.
6. Spread melted butter over the top, then sprinkle with cinnamon and crushed Oreo cookies.
7. Roll up the dough tightly and slice it into individual rolls.
8. Place them in a baking dish and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
9. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Notes

For serving, slice the banana bread and serve warm with butter or honey. Serve the cinnamon rolls with a glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.