Squash Braid
This is a tasty bread and easy to make. Ideal to use those butternut squash from the garden.
Servings per recipe: 20
Calories per serving: 143
Preparation time: 30m
Total cooking time: 2h 25m
Ingredients:
- 1 butternut squash- peeled, seeded and cubed
- 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
- 1/3 cup warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Directions:
- 1 In a large saucepan, cover peeled and chopped squash with water. Bring water to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool and mash. Reserve 1 cup for use in this recipe and freeze remainder for later use.
- 2 In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
- 3 In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with milk, butter, 1 cup mashed squash, 1 egg, brown sugar, salt and 2 cups flour; stir well to combine. 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 elastic, 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.
- 4 Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 6 equal pieces and roll each into a rope about 18 inches long. Take 3 ropes, pinch ends together and then braid ropes together. Pinch ends to seal. Do the same with the other 3 ropes of dough. Place braids on lightly greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 5 In a small bowl, beat together 1 egg and 1 tablespoons water; brush loaves with egg wash. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from baking sheets and let cool on a wire rack.
Nutrion facts:
Total Fat | 3.1g | 5% |
Saturated Fat | 2.0g | |
Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
Sodium | 57mg | 2% |
Potassium | 168mg | 5% |
Total Carbohydrates | 26.1g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber | 3.2g | 13% |
Protein | 4g | 8% |
Sugars | 2g | |
Vitamin A | 3233IU | |
Vitamin C | 3mg | |
Calcium | 31mg | |
Iron | 2mg | |
Thiamin | 0mg | |
Niacin | 3mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0mg | |
Magnesium | 14mg | |
Folate | 60mcg |