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squash dinner rolls on a silicone mat and baking sheet

Squash Dinner Rolls

By: Alyona Demyanchuk
My favorite way to use up winter squash is to make these Squash Dinner Rolls! This recipe came from a Mennonite woman who brought these along to a lunch gathering. They are scrumptious and can easily be swapped out for pumpkin!
Prep Time: 3 hours
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 4 hours
Servings: 80 rolls
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Equipment

Ingredients

Dinner Rolls:

  • 4 Tbsp yeast
  • 1 cup of warm water
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 cup oil
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 tsp salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 4 cups canned pumpkin or squash*
  • 16 cups flour

Instructions

How to make Squash Dinner Rolls:

  • In a large mixing bowl dissolve the first three ingredients. Add the remaining ingredients reserving 10 cups of flour. Beat with a hand mixer for 2 minutes.
    winter squash dinner rolls batter made with a hand mixer and pureed butternut squash
  • Knead in the reserved flour until soft and slightly tacky.
    squash dinner rolls dough in a large mixing bowl
  • Let rise for 45 minutes in a warmed oven or until doubled. Punch down and let rise again for 50 min.
    squash dinner rolls that have been risen and punched down
  • Form into 80 balls (by cutting the dough into four equal pieces then each piece into 20 pieces.) Place rolls side by side onto a sheet pan and let rise until doubled (20 min.)
  • Bake at 325°F for 15 min on the bottom rack. Brush hot rolls with melted butter if desired.
    rolled and risen squash dinner rolls on a baking sheet

Notes

Squash- any winter squash can be used including acorn, butternut, or pumpkin. Fresh squash must be cooked then pureed or simply buy canned pumpkin or squash. 
To Roast Squash: Wash and slice the squash in half lengthwise. Arrange onto a baking sheet and roast open for 1 hour or until flesh is fork-tender. Scoop out of skins and puree with a little water until smooth. One small butternut squash equals about 1 cup of puree. 
Altitude: depending on your elevation you may need more flour. Add an Additional 2-3 cups of flour if your elevation is over 65'. 
Nutrition Facts
Squash Dinner Rolls
Serving Size
 
1 roll
Amount per Serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
8
mg
3
%
Sodium
 
93
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
64
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
24
g
8
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
761
IU
15
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
12
mg
1
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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