Butternut Squash Tea Bread Recipe

Name: Butternut Squash Tea Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups diced peeled butternut squash; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup chopped dried apricots; 1/2 cup dried currants

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups diced peeled butternut squash
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup dried currants

1
Place the squash in a saucepan.
2
Cover with water, bring to a boil and simmer until the squash is tender, about 30 minutes.
3
Mash or puree the squash and set aside to cool.
4
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
5
Use some of the butter to grease a loaf pan 9-by-5-by-3 inches.
6
Cream the remaining butter with the sugars.
7
Beat in the eggs.
8
In a separate bowl mix the flour with the baking powder, baking soda and salt.
9
Stir this mixture into the butter mixture, alternating with squash puree.
10
Stir in vanilla and fold in dried fruit.
11
Spread the mixture into the pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
12
Cool about 20 minutes in the pan, then remove to continue cooling on a rack.

1209

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups diced peeled butternut squash, 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Butternut Squash Tea Bread falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Butternut Squash Tea Bread

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