Butternut Squash Rolls Recipe

Butternut Squash Rolls Recipe

  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water (105 degrees to 115 degrees)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2/3 cup warm fat free milk (110 to 115 degrees F)
  • 1 cup mashed, cooked butternut squash
  • 1/3 cup butter or stick margarine, melted
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  1. In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar; let stand for 5 minutes Stir in the milk, squash, butter, brown sugar and salt. Add whole wheat flour. beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough.
  2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with nonstick cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  3. Punch dough down and turn onto a floured surface; divide into 20 pieces. Shape each piece into a ball. Place 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with nonstick cooking spray. With a sharp knife, make shallow slashes on top of rolls. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 400 degrees F for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.