Winter Squash Rolls

This recipe is always a real hit! Every time I make these squash rolls 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.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 363 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup shortening
• ½ cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1 cup scalded milk
• ½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 1 ½ cups cubed winter squash

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the 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.

Step 2

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine 5 cups flour, sugar, and salt. Stir in yeast mixture, shortening, squash and milk; mix well. Stir in remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When dough has pulled together, turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place 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.

Step 3

Divide dough into twelve equal pieces and form into rounds. Place the rounds in a lightly greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 4

Bake rolls in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.