Squash Braid Recipe
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Squash Braid

By: LAPLM  
"This is a tasty bread and easy to make. Ideal to use those butternut squash from the garden."

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 braided loaves
 

Ingredients

  • 1 butternut squash- peeled, seeded and cubed
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 1/3 cup warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
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  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, cover peeled and chopped squash with water. Bring water to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool and mash. Reserve 1 cup for use in this recipe and freeze remainder for later use.
  2. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with milk, butter, 1 cup mashed squash, 1 egg, brown sugar, salt and 2 cups flour; stir well to combine. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  4. Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 6 equal pieces and roll each into a rope about 18 inches long. Take 3 ropes, pinch ends together and then braid ropes together. Pinch ends to seal. Do the same with the other 3 ropes of dough. Place braids on lightly greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  5. In a small bowl, beat together 1 egg and 1 tablespoons water; brush loaves with egg wash. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from baking sheets and let cool on a wire rack.

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Amount Per Serving  Calories: 143 | Total Fat: 3.1g | Cholesterol: 28mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2007 by FLIESE 
I made this bread as one loaf and a roll (so I could taste it earlier!) with several... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2007 by SUSANDON 
This recipe is fabulous! I grow butternut squash and have 3 bushels to use. Though I freeze a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2009 by TBIRDTECH 
I finally made this bread tonight with dinner. It was wonderful. Great smell and fantastic... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2002 by THE LAZ 
This makes a great bread that the entire family loved. It can be a little tedious to make sure... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2008 by Cheryl 
This was my first time ever making yeast bread, and it came out great. I was so surprised! ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2007 by MILKLISSA79 
This bread was just ok for me. It smelled awesome baking but had little flavor. I even put... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2005 by Jane 
This bread was delicious. I only waited 30 minutes for the dough to rise and then 10 more once... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2002 by VikingKvinna 
This bread looked beautiful and smelled delicious coming out of the oven, but it just wasn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2008 by PinkPrincess 
This bread is utterly fantastic. It's sweet and light and I could not stop eating it!!! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2007 by mfila 
great recipe! it was a favorite in my house! MORE

 
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