BUTTERNUT SQUASH ROLLS

Butternut Squash Rolls image

With their cheery yellow color and delicious aroma, these appealing buns will brighten your buffet table. Plus, I've found this recipe is a wonderful way to use up squash from the garden. -Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3 tablespoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup mashed cooked butternut squash
5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in milk and water. Add the butter, salt, sugar, squash and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 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. Form into rolls; place in 2 greased 10-in. cast-iron skillets or 9-in. round baking pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.