HONEY-SQUASH DINNER ROLLS

Honey-Squash Dinner Rolls image

These puffy dinner rolls take on rich color when you add squash to the dough. Any squash variety works. I've even used cooked carrots. -Marcia Whitney, Gainesville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup honey
1 package (12 ounces) frozen mashed winter squash, thawed (about 1-1/3 cups)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Poppy seeds, salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas, or sesame seeds

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix yeast, salt, nutmeg and 3 cups flour. In a small saucepan, heat milk, butter and honey to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Add squash; beat on high 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide and shape into 24 balls. Divide between 2 greased 9-in. cast-iron skillets or round baking pans. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Preheat oven to 375°. Brush tops with beaten egg; sprinkle with seeds. Bake until dark golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cover loosely with foil during the last 5-7 minutes if needed to prevent overbrowning. Remove from pans to wire racks; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges