Golden Winter Squash Dinner Rolls
Golden Winter Squash Dinner Rolls are tender, fluffy, and lightly sweet, with a buttery aroma and a soft crumb that stays moist. The squash adds gentle sweetness and color, making these rolls special for holiday spreads or any cozy dinner. Serve warm with butter alongside soups, roasts, or festive family meals.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Golden Winter Squash Dinner Rolls, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 77
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
In a small saucepan, cover the squash cubes with water.
- 3
Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
- 4
Drain, let cool, and mash.
- 5
In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water.
- 6
In a large bowl, combine 5 cups flour, sugar, and salt.
- 7
Stir in the yeast mixture, shortening, squash, and milk; mix well.
- 8
Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
- 9
When the dough comes together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes.
- 10
Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil.
- 11
Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
- 12
Divide the dough into twelve equal pieces and shape into rounds.
- 13
Place the rounds in a lightly greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
- 14
Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
- 15
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 16
Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Calories 325.79 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 7.67 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 69.7 g 25%
- Total Fat 0.54 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.32 g High --
- Cholesterol 0.41 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 24.38 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 2.98 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 18.39 g --
- Added Sugars 0.41 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 27.89 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 3.42 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 68.88 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 19.87 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.2 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Golden Winter Squash Dinner Rolls is made with 8 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Butternut Squash Cubes, and Salt. Each serving provides about 325.79 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Golden Winter Squash Dinner Rolls made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Butternut Squash Cubes, Salt, Shortening. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Golden Winter Squash Dinner Rolls?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 325.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Golden Winter Squash Dinner Rolls easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 16 steps.
- Is Golden Winter Squash Dinner Rolls healthy?
- Golden Winter Squash Dinner Rolls has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 325.79 calories and 7.67 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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