Squash Braid Recipe

Name: Squash Braid
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 2 tablespoons warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1 cup mashed cooked butternut squash; 1/3 cup warm milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 egg; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tablespoon water

Servings: persons

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2 tablespoons warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1 cup mashed cooked butternut squash
1/3 cup warm milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon water

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In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water. In a bowl, combine squash, milk, butter, egg, brown sugar and salt; mix well. Add yeast mixture and 1-1/2 cups flour; mix well. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. 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. Divide into thirds; roll each third into a 18-in. rope. Place on a greased
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. Braid ropes together; pinch ends. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes. Combine glaze ingredients; brush over braid. Bake at 350u00b0 for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast, 2 tablespoons warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1 cup mashed cooked butternut squash, 1/3 cup warm milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), and more.

Yes, Squash Braid falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Squash Braid

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