Taste of Home
Butternut Squash Dinner Rolls
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 15 min.
YIELD: 5 dozen.
These wholesome rolls are a pleasant addition to any entree. I get so many requests for them at holiday time. I make about 100 dozen in December! —Ula Kessler, Liberty Center, Ohio
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
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3/4 teaspoon plus 1 cup sugar, divided
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1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
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2 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)
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1/4 cup butter, softened
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2 cups mashed cooked butternut squash
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2 teaspoons salt
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1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
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10 to 11-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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Additional butter
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 3/4 teaspoon sugar in warm water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the milk, butter, squash, salt and remaining 1 cup sugar; mix until smooth. Add wheat germ and 4 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
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2.
Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down and divide into thirds; divide each portion into 20 pieces. Shape into balls.
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3.
Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 350° for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with butter. Remove to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 107 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 88mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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