WINTER SQUASH BREAD

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One year, my son asked me to bake this bread for his birthday rather than a cake, saying he liked it better! Nowadays, our grandchildren relish each slice.-Audrey Thibodeau, Gilbert, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups mashed winter squash
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add 2 cups all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, squash, sugar, butter and salt; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. , Turn out onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 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 the dough down. Shape into two loaves and place in greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Bake at 375° for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from pans to cool on a wire rack.

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