Ingredients

  • 2 pkg. active dry yeast
  • 1-1/2 cup warm water (110F-115F)
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup mashed winter squash
  • 7 to 7-1/2 cups flour
  • 2/3 cup butter
  • margarine, melted
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • margarine, softened

Method

  • In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Add sugar, salt, eggs, squash and 3-1/2 cups flour.
  • Beat well.
  • Beat in melted butter.
  • By hand, gradually add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  • Turn onto a floured board.
  • Knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours (may refrigerate for up to 3 days).
  • Punch dough down.
  • Turn onto a floured board.
  • Divide dough in half.
  • Roll each half into a 16-inch circle.
  • Spread with softened butter.
  • Cut each circle into 16 wedges.
  • Roll up from wide end and place with pointed end down on greased baking sheets.
  • Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Bake ar 400F for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.