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Butternut Squash Bread

A yeast bread made with pureed butternut squash, this Butternut Squash Bread is a great way to get some extra veggies it. It is soft and delicious and irresistible!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 45 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 3 loaves, 12 slices each
Calories: 125 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 medium butternut squash
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast (1/2 ounce or 2 packages)
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1/3 cup butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 7 to 7 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oven to 375ºF. Line a baking sheet with foil for easy clean up.
  2. Cut the butternut squash in half. Remove the seeds and place cut side up on the baking sheet. Brush with the olive oil. Bake until the flesh is soft, about 45 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly before scooping the flesh into a bowl and mashing. Measure out 1 1/4 cups of the mashed squash and reserve the rest for another use.
  3. Combine the yeast, the water, and about a teaspoon of the sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer (or in a large bowl if making by hand). Let it sit for a few minutes until the yeast has started to foam up.
  4. Add the rest of the sugar, the reserved squash, milk, eggs, butter and salt and mix until combined. Add in 3 1/2 cups of the flour and mix well. Continue to add flour until the dough comes together and starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl. If using a mixer, change to the dough hook and let the dough knead for 5-6 minutes. If making by hand, pour the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, 7-10 minutes.
  5. Lightly grease a bowl and add the dough, turning once to coat. Cover with plastic wrap that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spry and allow the dough to rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  6. Punch the dough down and divide into 3 equal portions. Shape each into a loaf and place in greased loaf pans.* Cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise again until doubled, 30-45 minutes.
  7. Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Bake until the loaves are golden brown, about 20-25 minutes. Allow the bread to cool in the pans for 15 minutes, then remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • *I have used both 9x5-inch loaf pans and 8.5 x 4.5-inch loaf pans and both worked well with this recipe.
  • Adapted from food.com
  • food.com
  • SUBSTITUTIONS: You can use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour.
  • FREEZE: This makes 3 loaves, so it’s a perfect way to have some now and freeze some for later! I suggest freezing the fully baked loaf. Let the bread cool completely before wrapping tightly and freezing for up to 3 months. To thaw, let it sit at room temperature - keep it wrapped while it is thawing.
  • STORE: Store any leftovers in an airtight bag for up to 5-7 days.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 125kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 81mg (3%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3loaves, 12 slices each

Amount Per Serving

Calories 125

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 125kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 81mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.