For the Dough:

1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large)

1/2 cup warm milk (110°F)

1/4 cup melted butter

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for kneading)

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Dissolve yeast in warm milk; let sit 5-10 minutes until foamy.
In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, egg, and salt.
Stir in yeast mixture.
Gradually add flour, stirring until soft dough forms.
Knead dough on floured surface for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add flour as needed.
Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled.
Punch down dough and roll out into a 16×12 inch rectangle.

Add nuts like walnuts or pecans to the cinnamon swirl for crunch.

Drizzle cream cheese glaze or vanilla icing on top.

Mix chocolate chips into filling for extra sweetness.

Use brown sugar in filling for a richer flavor.

Add nutmeg or cardamom to dough for warm spice notes.