Squash Pull Apart Dinner Rolls
Elevate your dinner table with these irresistibly soft and flavorful Squash Pull Apart Dinner Rolls, a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and fluffy goodness. Infused with nutrient-rich butternut squash purée, these golden rolls boast a tender crumb and a subtly sweet flavor that pairs beautifully with any meal. Made from scratch with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, warm milk, and melted butter, these rolls are the ultimate comfort food. The dough's slow rise ensures a pillowy texture, while a buttery brush after baking adds a rich, glossy finish. Perfect for holidays, family dinners, or as an everyday indulgence, these rolls are a crowd-pleasing addition to your bread basket. Serve them warm and watch them disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup butternut squash purée
- 0.75 cup warm milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for brushing after baking)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix until evenly distributed.
Add the butternut squash purée, warm milk, melted butter, and beaten egg to the dry ingredients. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
Gradually add the remaining flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until the dough is soft and slightly sticky but not wet. Avoid over-flouring, as it will toughen the rolls.
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 6-8 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
Place the kneaded dough into a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm, draft-free environment for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 12 equal-sized pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball.
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and arrange the dough balls inside, leaving a small gap between each roll for expansion.
Cover the dish with the kitchen towel and allow the rolls to rise again for 30-40 minutes, or until puffy and almost doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
Immediately after removing the rolls from the oven, brush the tops with the additional melted butter for extra flavor and a soft finish.
Allow the rolls to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2559 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.0 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.7 g | 168% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 324 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 3712 mg | 161% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 437.5 g | 159% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.4 g | ||
| Protein | 66.8 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 419 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 24.9 mg | 138% | |
| Potassium | 1509 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
