Butternut Squash Dinner Rolls

Name: Butternut Squash Dinner Rolls
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 5 dozen
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon active dry yeast; 3/4 teaspoon plus 1 cup sugar, divided; 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 2 cups warm milk (110° to 115°); 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2 cups mashed cooked butternut squash; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ; 10 to 11-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; Additional butter

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Total Time:Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 15 min.

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Recipe by Ula Kessler, Liberty Center, Ohio

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Updated on Nov. 08, 2022

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

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Butternut Squash Dinner Rolls

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Yield:5 dozen

Prep:30 min

Cook:15 min

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
3/4 teaspoon plus 1 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups mashed cooked butternut squash
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
10 to 11-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Additional butter

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Directions

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.

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.
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.