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Butternut Squash Bread

Keep in mind this recipe works with most winter squash. Butternuts are drier, though, so if you use a pumpkin you might need some more flour.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 490 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Appetizer , Snacks , Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon clove
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom (optional)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar or honey
  • 500 grams finely grated squash (17 1/2 ounces)
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons squash seed oil (optional)
  • 1 cup melted butter, or vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup milk (skip if using pumpkin instead of squash)
  • 3/4 cup pepitas or nuts

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a loaf pan with butter.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda and powder, salt, spices and sugar. In another bowl, mix together the eggs, milk, squash, melted butter, and the squash oil if using. Pour the wet into the dry and mix well. Fold in the pepitas.
  3. The mixture should be a pourable but very thick batter. If it's too dry, add milk. Too wet, add flour. Pour this into a loaf pan, and sprinkle some more pepitas on top. Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick stuck into the center comes out clean.
  4. Let the bread stand 10 minutes out of the oven once it's done, then turn it onto a cooling rack.

Notes

  • This recipe makes one loaf. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 490kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 99mg (33%) Sodium 517mg (22%) Potassium 365mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 26g (52%) Vitamin A 5965IU (119%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 76mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 490

% Daily Value*

Calories 490kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Sodium 517mg 22%
Potassium 365mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 26g 52%
Vitamin A 5965IU 119%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 76mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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