Braided Winter Squash Bread
Ingredients
- 2½ t. yeast
- 2 T. warm water
- 1 c. cooked pureed winter squash
- ⅓ c. warm milk
- ¼ c. soft butter
- 1 egg
- 3 T. brown sugar
- 1½ t. salt
- 3½ c. flour
Glaze:
- 1 egg
- 1 T. water
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in water.
- Combine remaining ingredients, adding flour gradually to make soft dough.
- Knead, let rise until double.
- Divide dough into thirds.
- Roll each third into 18-inch rope. Place on greased baking sheet.
- Braid ropes together, pinch ends.
- Cover and let rise until nearly double.
- Combine glaze ingredients; brush over braid.
- Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until golden.