Butternut Squash Bread

Butternut Squash Bread

This recipe is a great way to use butternut squash. A great bread for Thanksgiving time!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Yield:
2 (9×5-inch) loaves
Servings:
20

Ingredients

  • 2 2/3 cups white sugar
  • 2/3 cup butter
  • 2 cups pureed cooked butternut squash
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves or to taste
  • 2/3 cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
  • 2/3 cup raisins (Optional)

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans.

Step 2
Beat sugar and butter together in a bowl until fluffy. Stir butternut squash, eggs, and water into sugar mixture.

Step 3
Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and ground cloves in another bowl; stir into sugar mixture. Add walnuts and raisins; stir until batter is just blended. Pour batter into prepared loaf pans.

Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in the pans briefly before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

254
Calories
8g
Fat
45g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 254
% Daily Value *
Total Fat8g 10%
Saturated Fat4g 21%
Cholesterol26mg 9%
Sodium350mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate45g 16%
Dietary Fiber1g 5%
Total Sugars27g
Protein3g
Vitamin C3mg 15%
Calcium44mg 3%
Iron1mg 7%
Potassium84mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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