Golden Squash Rolls

Name: Golden Squash Rolls
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°); 1/3 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 cup mashed winter squash; 7 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup butter, melted; 2 tablespoons butter, softened

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup mashed winter squash
7 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons butter, softened

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water; let stand 5 minutes. Add sugar, salt, eggs, squash and 3-1/2 cups flour; beat well. Beat in melted butter. By hand, gradually 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.
2

Cover and refrigerate 2-4 hours. (May refrigerate up to 3 days). Punch dough down; turn onto a floured surface. Divide dough in half; roll each into a 16-in. circle; spread with softened butter. Cut each circle into 16 wedges. Roll up from wide end and place with pointed end down on greased
3

. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 1 hour.
4

Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.