butternut squash quick bread

Name: Butternut Squash Quick Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Cuisine: English
Ingredients: ## COMBINE THESE IN A BOWL AND WHISK; 1 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon(s) each of the following: nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, salt; ## COMBINE THESE TOGETHER IN YOUR FOOD PROCESSOR; 1 1/4 cup(s) cooked butternut squash (see instructions below for cooking) or use good quality canned squash drained; 1/2 cup(s) brown sugar (dark or light is fine); 1/2 cup(s) sugar- i use pure sugar cane sugar as opposed to processed sugar; 1/2 cup(s) apple sauce or vegetable oil (the applesauce is a much healther alternative but it will add some sweetness); 2 - large eggs; 1/4 cup(s) water; ## ADD AFTER THE BATTER IS MADE; 1/2 cup(s) pecans or walnuts (optional)

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Janice Cabahug

San Francisco, CA

Updated on Oct 30, 2013

I love quick breads and I find they are especially great around the holidays as gifts or to serve with a little butter as a side dish since they are not overly sweet and go great with Turkey. Here's a great recipe for a moist, delicious bread that incorporates some butternut squash. I LOVE butternut squash and have been looking for a way to eat it aside from the soup and pasta. This is a great use of all that delicious butternut squash you may have.This is also a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies especially if you use the healthier alternatives.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Bake

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Ingredients

COMBINE THESE IN A BOWL AND WHISK
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon each of the following: nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, salt
COMBINE THESE TOGETHER IN YOUR FOOD PROCESSOR
1 1/4 cups cooked butternut squash (see instructions below for cooking) or use good quality canned squash drained
1/2 cup brown sugar (dark or light is fine)
1/2 cup sugar- i use pure sugar cane sugar as opposed to processed sugar
1/2 cup apple sauce or vegetable oil (the applesauce is a much healther alternative but it will add some sweetness)
2 - large eggs
1/4 cup water
ADD AFTER THE BATTER IS MADE
1/2 cup pecans or walnuts (optional)

How To Make butternut squash quick bread

Step 1

*To cook the Butternut Squash, cut into four sections and remove all the seeds. Place skin side up in a baking pan and add about 1/2-1 inch of water. Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes or until the fork pierces easily. Pour out excess water, allow to cool and remove the skin. Approximately 1/2 the squash equals 1 and 1/4 cups need for the recipe.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, sift together the first 3 ingredients.
Step 3

In the food processor, process the cooked squash until smooth. Then add the next five ingredients and process until combined.
Step 4

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix well.
Step 5

Add the nuts if desired.
Step 6

Pour into a greased 9X5 inch loaf pan and bake for approximately 1 hour or until a toothpick or knife inserted comes out clean. Enjoy!
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