winter squash rolls

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 1/2 cups cubed winter squash
• 1 cup scalded milk
• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 cup shortening

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 45 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). in a small saucepan, cover squash cubes with water. bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. drain, cool and mash.
• in a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. in a large bowl, combine 5 cups flour, sugar and salt. stir in the yeast mixture, shortening, squash and milk. mix well. stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. when the dough has pulled together, turn it out a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes. lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
• divide the dough into twelve equal pieces and form into rounds. place the rounds in a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking pan. cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
• bake at 400 degrees f (200 degrees c) for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.