Butternut Squash Bread
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
10
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Course
Bread
Butternut Squash Bread
Description
Butternut Squash Bread features pureed squash mixed with eggs, oil, and sugars to form a moist batter infused with a blend of spices including cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom. The flour and baking soda leaven the bread, while salt balances the sweetness. Baking in a greased loaf pan at 350°F produces a tender crumb with autumnal flavors and a warm spice profile.
The texture is moist from the squash puree and oil, with aromas from the spices enhancing the overall taste. This bread can be sliced and served plain or with butter as a snack or breakfast bread.
This recipe serves as a versatile base; you can add chocolate chips, nuts, or dried cranberries to customize it. Baking times may vary slightly depending on your oven and loaf pan size, but checking for a clean skewer is an effective doneness cue.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butternut squash puree
- 2 egg
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup water
- 1 cup white sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour one 8.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the butternut squash puree, eggs, oil, water and sugars until thoroughly combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the butternut squash mixture. Combine just until incorporated; do not over mix. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Notes
- This recipe yields one 8.5x4.5-inch loaf and is ideal for personalizing with add-ins such as nuts, chocolate chips, or dried cranberries.
- Check doneness by inserting a wooden skewer into the center; it should come out clean when fully baked.
- Be cautious not to overmix once the dry ingredients are added to preserve a tender crumb texture.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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