Butternut Squash Dinner Rolls are the softest, most delicious dinner rolls I have ever made. I am a little ashamed to admit that Don and I devoured 12 of these beauties in no time! They are that good!

These Butternut Squash Dinner Rolls are perfect or Thanksgiving dinner! Check out my Small Thanksgiving Dinner Menu with Recipes and a Printable Grocery list. I show you step-by-step how to make Thanksgiving dinner.

I felt better when I remembered all the good-for-you stuff that is packed into a butternut squash! As soon as you cut into one of these gorgeous gourds you can tell by the deep, rich color that is it packed full of nutrients!

Butternut squash is low in fat and high in fiber and folate making it very heart friendly. It has a significant amount of potassium for your bones, and vitamins C and B6 to give a boost to your immune system! In fact, just 1 cup of butternut squash has nearly 1/2 the daily amount of vitamin C! 

These dinner rolls remind me of the rolls my mom used to buy. The sweet Hawaiian rolls were always my fave, until now! My butternut squash rolls are just as soft with a little bit of sweetness, and they pair well with nearly everything. 


This week rings in the first day of Fall, so for #SundaySupper we are celebrating Fabulous Fall Foods. The whole #SundaySupper Family is sharing their favorite fall recipes! Be sure to scroll down for links to more tasty fall treats! This #SundaySupper event has 2 wonderful hosts: Coleen, The RedHead Baker, and Conni, The Foodie Army Wife. Thank you for hosting!!

I chose Butternut Squash because it is my favorite of the gourds. It is very versatile and can be used in many different types of recipes. I love Butternut Squash Soup, puree, and even french toast, as well as Oatmeal Butternut Squash Cookies and Butternut Squash Orzo with Spinach and Parmesan. It's a great way to get some healthy stuff into the kids! Plus, it tastes amazing!!

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Butternut Squash Dinner Rolls

By Life Tastes Good
Published 09/21/2014

Ingredients

• 1 package active dry yeast (.25 ounce)
• 1/4 cup warm water (110 - 115 degrees F)
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup Butternut Squash Puree
• 1/3 cup milk, heated

Instructions

1. In a small bowl or measuring cup, dissolve 1 package yeast into 1/4 cup warm water. Be sure to check the temp of the water. If it is too hot it will kill the yeast. Too cold and the yeast will not activate. Set aside for about 5 minutes until it activates and looks foamy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix well. Add yeast mixture, 1/4 cup softened butter, 1/2 cup butternut squash puree, and 1/3 cup hot milk. Beat on medium speed until mixed well and the dough pulls away from the side of the bowl and forms a ball. Change to a dough hook and knead on low speed until the dough is smooth and supple. About 5 minutes. You can also knead by hand on a lightly floured surface. NOTE: I adjusted this recipe for our humid climate here in FL. If you find the dough seems too dry, add in a little more hot milk a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency.
3. Place dough into a lightly greased bowl and turn to coat the dough with grease. Cover with a damp cloth and place in your cold oven, with the light on, to rise until doubled - about an hour.
4. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and form into round balls. Place the dough balls into a parchment lined, 13x9" baking pan. Cover with a damp cloth and place in a cold oven, with the light on, until doubled. About 45 minutes.
5. Remove from oven.
6. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy!

Yield: 12 rolls
Prep Time: 2 hrs. 00 mins.

Cook time: 15 mins.
Total time: 2 hrs. 15 mins.

Tags: Butternut, Squash, Fall, Dinner Rolls, Side, Sunday Supper, Thanksgiving, Gourd, Fruit, Bread

recipe inspired by Winter Squash Rolls on Allrecipes

As promised, here are the links to all the Fabulous Fall Foods created by our very talented #SundaySupper family....

Appetizers and Drinks

• Hatch Chile Hummus by Shockingly Delicious
• Pearfect Harvest Cocktail by Eat, Drink and be Tracy

Soups, Stews, Chili, and Casserole

• Butternut Squash Chowder by The Texan New Yorker
• Butternut Squash Soup with Sage and Sautéed Mushrooms by Cooking Chat
• Cheesy Potato Chard Bake by Food Lust People Love
• Fall Harvest Onion Soup by MealDiva
• Homemade Poultry Seasoning and Chicken Dumpling Casserole by Hot Momma's Kitchen Chaos
• Kale and Sweet Potato Stew by What Smells So Good?
• Pumpkin Chili by Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
• Smoked Gouda Cauliflower Casserole by Casadecrews

Salads and Side Dishes

• Brie and Pear Salad by Cindy's Recipes and Writings
• Butternut Squash Dinner Rolls by Life Tastes Good
• Carrot and Chevre Souffle by Jane's Adventures in Dinner
• Fall Harvest Panzanella by Curious Cuisiniere
• Garlicky Roasted Butternut Squash by Panning The Globe
• Maple Roasted Acorn Squash by Jelly Toast
• Roasted Vegetables with Spiced Pepitas and Sunflower Seeds by Nosh My Way
• Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash by Ruffles & Truffles

Main Dishes

• Chicken alla Vendemmia by Crazy Foodie Stunts
• Oktoberfest Schnitzel Melt Sandwich by Kudos Kitchen by Renee
• Ratatouille by A Mama, Baby & Shar-pei in the Kitchen
• Roasted Pork Tenderloin over Sweet Potatoes by Family Foodie
• Streamlined Weeknight Shepherd's Pie by The Weekend Gourmet

Desserts and Baked Goods

• Apple and Cinnamon Cake by Happy Baking Days
• Apple Challah Bread French Toast by Desserts Required
• Apple Dumplings with Salted Caramel Rum Sauce by The Life and Loves of Grumpy's Honeybunch
• Apple Hand Pie {Apfeltaschen} by The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
• Apple Peanut Butter Breakfast Cookies by Pies and Plots
• Apple Pie Bars by The Wimpy Vegetarian
• Caramel Apple Cider Ginger Ale Floats by NeighborFood
• Chai Tea Jello Shots by Peaceful Cooking
• Cranberry Orange Baked Doughnuts by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
• Maple Glazed Apple Galette by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• No Bake Caramel Apple Cheesecake Parfaits by Chocolate Moosey
• Peanut Butter Ginger Apple Cookies by Ninja Baking
• Pear Walnut Bread Pudding by Magnolia Days
• Pumpkin Bagels by The Redhead Baker
• Pumpkin Cheesecake by Confessions of a Culinary Diva
• Pumpkin Cinnamon Chip Cookies by Momma's Meals
• Pumpkin Coffeecake Muffins by Take A Bite Out of Boca
• Pumpkin Ice Cream by Amee's Savory Dish
• Pumpkin Pie Cookies by Fit Foodie Runs
• Pumpkin Scones with Maple Glaze by The Foodie Army Wife
• Pumpkin Snack Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting by Peanut Butter and Peppers
• Rustic Apple Pie by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
• Southern Coffee Cookies by Killer Bunnies, Inc
• Sticky Apple and Gingerbread Cake by Mess Makes Food
• White Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookie Bars with Browned Butter Pumpkin Spice Frosting by Cupcakes & Kale Chips

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