SQUASH ROLLS

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Categories Bread

Yield 2-3 doz rolls

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Tbsp. Yeast
¼ c. warm water
½ c. mashed winter squash or carrots
¼ c. shortening
¼ c. sugar
1 tsp. Salt
1 c. milk, scalded
1 egg, beaten
4 ½ c. or more flour, enough for a soft dough

Steps:

Soften yeast in warm water. Combine squash, shortening, sugar, salt, and hot milk. Cool to luke warm. Add softened yeast and beaten egg. Stir in 2 cups of flour and beat. Stir in more flour to make a soft dough. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 6-8 minutes. Put in greased bowl, turn to coat all sides, cover with damp kitchen towel, let rise until double, about 1 hour. Punch down, shape into ball and let rest 10 minutes. Form into small balls, place on lightly greased baking sheets, cover with damp kitchen towel and let rise again until double. Bake at 400º for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden brown.