Butternut Squash Rolls

By á-73193

Sweet rolls made with squash

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2/3 cup cold fat free milk
• 1 small butternut squash
• 1 stick melted butter
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups flour (2-4 additional cups may be required based on squash moisture)

Preparation

Step 1

Cut squash into 1/2 cubes and boil for ten minutes or until soft and cooked through.
In a small bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water. Add yeast and let stand for 5 minutes.
In stand mixer, mash squash. Add butter, milk, brown sugar, and salt. Add yeast mixture and mix thoroughly.
In a large bowl, combine flour and squash mixture. Mix until liquid is absorbed and then turn out onto surface.
knead dough continue to add flour until the dough can be handled without being excessively sticky and is smooth and elastic (5-10 minutes)
Place in a non-metallic bowl that is generously oiled. flip once to coat. Cover with a towel and place in a warm draft free place to rise for one hour(the volume should be almost double).
Punch dough down and turn out onto a floured surface. divide into small balls (final roll will about double from initial ball size). Place on a coated cooking sheet. Cover and let rise for 45 minutes.
Bake at 400 degrees for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown on the bottoms. Cool on wire racks.