Squash Braid Recipe

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Squash Braid
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  1. In a large saucepan, cover peeled and chopped squash with water. Bring water to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool and mash. Reserve 1 cup for use in this recipe and freeze remainder for later use.
  2. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with milk, butter, 1 cup mashed squash, 1 egg, brown sugar, salt and 2 cups flour; stir well to combine. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  4. Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 6 equal pieces and roll each into a rope about 18 inches long. Take 3 ropes, pinch ends together and then braid ropes together. Pinch ends to seal. Do the same with the other 3 ropes of dough. Place braids on lightly greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  5. In a small bowl, beat together 1 egg and 1 tablespoons water; brush loaves with egg wash. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from baking sheets and let cool on a wire rack.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1060.57 Kcal (4440 kJ)
Calories from fat 265.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.55g 45%
Cholesterol 225.49mg 75%
Sodium 386.13mg 16%
Potassium 631.22mg 13%
Total Carbs 168.96g 56%
Sugars 17.4g 70%
Dietary Fiber 8g 32%
Protein 28.11g 56%
Vitamin C 14.7mg 25%
Vitamin A 1mg 33%
Iron 3.7mg 20%
Calcium 157.9mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 257.88 Kcal (1080 kJ)
Calories from fat 64.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.18g 45%
Cholesterol 54.83mg 75%
Sodium 93.89mg 16%
Potassium 153.49mg 13%
Total Carbs 41.08g 56%
Sugars 4.23g 70%
Dietary Fiber 1.94g 32%
Protein 6.83g 56%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 25%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 33%
Iron 0.9mg 20%
Calcium 38.4mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 22.9
    Points
  • 28
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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