BUTTERNUT SQUASH BREAD

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"This yeast bread is scrumptious served warm or toasted," promises Agnes Miller of Marshall, Illinois. "A friend shared the recipe years ago."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 3 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1-1/4 cups mashed cooked butternut squash
1 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
2 large eggs, beaten
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
7 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add squash, milk, eggs, butter, sugar and salt; mix well. Gradually add 3-1/2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Shape into three loaves; place in greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until tops are golden. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.