Inevitably, we end up with an extra banana sitting on our counter. It doesn’t seem to matter how many I buy, we have one that just gets too ripe. And no one wants that banana. So, I end up making banana bread, and while I love banana bread, sometimes I need a different way to use that banana. That may be the most that I’ve ever used the word “banana”. Anyway, these sticky buns have a mild banana flavor, and they are covered in a rich, caramel sauce and topped with salted pecans. They are totally decadent and are a perfect way to use that last overripe banana.
Ingredients
Dough
3/4 c. warm milk (110 F)
1 T. + 1/2 tsp. active dry yeast
1/4 c. granulated sugar
3 T. butter, softened
3/4 c. mashed very ripe banana (about 1 large)
1 large egg
4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
Filling
1 T. butter, melted
1 egg white from a large egg
1 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
Glaze
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
3 T. butter
2 T. heavy whipping cream
1 T. corn syrup
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/8 tsp. baking powder
1 c. pecans
Directions
- In a glass measuring cup, heat the milk in the microwave until warm, about 30 seconds.
- In the bowl of a standing electric mixer fitted with the paddle, combine the warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let stand 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Add softened butter to the yeast mixture. Mix at medium speed until the butter is broken up, about 1 minute.
- Beat in the banana and egg until combined.
- Add the flour and salt, and mix at low speed until incorporated, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the side of the bowl.
- Increase the speed to medium and mix the dough for 2 minutes longer. The dough will still be soft and a little sticky.
- Scrape the dough into a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 325 F. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
- On a heavily floured work surface, roll the dough out to a 9-by-24-inch rectangle.
- To make the filling, mix together the butter, egg white, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon.
- Spread cinnamon mixture over the dough, leaving a 1/4-inch edge of dough.
- Beginning at a long edge, roll up the dough as tightly as possible and pinch the seam.
- Cut the log into twelve 2-inch pieces, and set them in the muffin cups cut side up.
- Cover, and let stand in a warm place for 30 minutes.
- Set the muffin pan on a baking sheet, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the buns are golden brown.
- Spread the pecans in a pie plate, and toast for 5-10 minutes, until fragrant.
- Let cool, and then coarsely chop the nuts.
- While the buns are baking, make the glaze. Combine the brown sugar, butter, heavy whipping cream, and corn syrup in a small, heavy saucepan. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat until thickened slightly, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, and stir in the salt, vanilla, and baking powder. The glaze will foam up a little, so allow room for that.
- Let the buns cool in pan for 5 minutes.
- Remove the buns from the pan, pour the glaze over the hot buns, and sprinkle with the pecans.
- Serve warm.
Note – The glaze will thicken as it sits. If you like a thicker sauce, make it during the second rise to let it sit longer.
Yumyum! This sounds like a great Sunday brunch treat :D
Thanks!!! I hope you enjoy them! =)
Thanks for linking up with FFF! I pinned this! This looks so good!
Thanks so much!! =)
Hey Kate… just saw your link over at Six Sisters and had to come and check out the recipe! These look so yummy :)
Thanks!! That’s so nice of you! =)
Yummy!! Thanks for sharing this at my Pin Me Linky Party.
Thanks for stopping by and for hosting!! =)
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Thanks for stopping by! I’ll gladly return the visit =)
My mouth is watering something fierce right now! I would like to eat 1 or 12 of these right now! I’m going to recommend you for a feature on Buns in my Oven. I can’t wait to try these!
Thanks so much!! That’s really nice of you! I hope you enjoy them as much as I did (although eating them for dinner, like I did, may not be the best choice) =).
Going to have to make these soon! Just need to go buy a few ingredients but when I do make them I will make sure to come back and tell my verdict ;)
We devoured them, so I hope you like them, too!! =)
brilliant! also a great recipe for just one banana, most call for more. looks delicious!
Thanks so much!! =)