Butternut Squash Bread

Vegetarian
Health score
41%
Butternut Squash Bread
50 min.
3
1466kcal

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Embark on a delightful culinary journey with this Butternut Squash Bread, a scrumptious vegetarian recipe that promises to tantalize your taste buds. This delectable bread, which serves three, can be ready in just 50 minutes, making it a perfect weekend or weekday treat. Despite its modest preparation time, this Butternut Squash Bread boasts a rich flavor profile, thanks to its unique combination of ingredients.

With a total calorie count of 1466 kcal, this bread offers a well-balanced meal centered around bread, ensuring you get a good mix of macronutrients. The protein content stands at 10.91%, fat at 18.29%, and carbs at 70.8%, making it a satisfying and nutritious option for any time of the day.

Prepared with a blend of 9 key ingredients, this recipe brings together the goodness of butternut squash, warm whole milk, eggs, butter, sugar, and more, all harmonized by the essential all-purpose flour. The process involves a hands-on approach, from kneading the dough to the final baking, ensuring every loaf is a labor of love.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a curious novice, this Butternut Squash Bread is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Its golden crust and soft, flavorful interior make it a versatile accompaniment to any meal, perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even as a side dish for dinner. So, why not give it a try and experience the joy of baking this unique and delicious bread?

Ingredients

  • 0.5 ounce yeast dry
  • 0.5 cup water (110° to 115°)
  • 1.3 cups butternut squash cooked mashed
  • cup milk whole (110° to 115°)
  • large eggs beaten
  • 0.3 cup butter melted
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • cups flour all-purpose

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • loaf pan

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
  2. Add squash, milk, eggs, butter, sugar and salt; mix well. Gradually add 3-1/2 cups flour; beat until smooth.
  3. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  4. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
  5. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  6. Punch dough down. Shape into three loaves; place in greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  7. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until tops are golden.
  8. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1466kcal
Protein10.91%
Fat18.29%
Carbs70.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
77.7
Glycemic Load
177.99
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
47.525217087372%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1466.14kcal
73.31%
Fat:29.58g
45.5%
Saturated Fat:16.03g
100.2%
Carbohydrates:257.52g
85.84%
Net Carbohydrates:247.21g
89.89%
Sugar:28.3g
31.44%
Cholesterol:187.99mg
62.66%
Sodium:1028.35mg
44.71%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:39.7g
79.41%
Vitamin B1:2.93mg
195.19%
Folate:676.49µg
169.12%
Selenium:111.71µg
159.58%
Vitamin A:7142.9IU
142.86%
Vitamin B2:1.92mg
112.87%
Manganese:2.14mg
106.86%
Vitamin B3:19.94mg
99.7%
Iron:14.65mg
81.39%
Phosphorus:518.55mg
51.85%
Fiber:10.31g
41.25%
Vitamin B5:2.99mg
29.91%
Copper:0.52mg
25.79%
Magnesium:101.23mg
25.31%
Zinc:3.3mg
21.99%
Potassium:737.2mg
21.06%
Calcium:199.81mg
19.98%
Vitamin B6:0.4mg
19.8%
Vitamin C:12.26mg
14.87%
Vitamin E:1.99mg
13.27%
Vitamin B12:0.78µg
13.03%
Vitamin D:1.56µg
10.41%
Vitamin K:3.65µg
3.47%