Golden Winter Squash Dinner Rolls

Name: Golden Winter Squash Dinner Rolls
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 whole Active Dry Yeast; 6 cups All-Purpose Flour; 1.5 cups Butternut Squash Cubes; 2 tsp Salt; 0.5 cup Shortening; 1 cup Skim Milk; 0.5 cup Sugar; 0.5 cup Water

Side Dish 🥗 American Low-Sodium Vegetarian 🥦Plant-Based 🌻Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Pescatarian 🐟

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

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.