This recipe is always a real hit! Every time I make these I get asked for the recipe. People can’t believe it when I tell them that they’re made from winter squash. These delicious rolls taste best fresh out of the oven.
Original recipe makes 12 rolls
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups cubed winter squash
1 cup scalded milk
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
6 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup shortening
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PREP
30 mins
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COOK
45 mins
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READY IN
2 hrs 45 mins
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a small saucepan, cover squash cubes with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and mash.
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine 5 cups flour, sugar and salt. Stir in the yeast mixture, shortening, squash and milk. Mix well. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
- Divide the dough into twelve equal pieces and form into rounds. Place the rounds in a lightly greased 13×9 inch baking pan. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
- Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 363 kcal
Carbohydrates: 61.2 g
Cholesterol: 2 mg
Fat: 9.6 g
Fiber: 3.1 g
Protein: 7.9 g
Sodium: 399 mg