Squash Pull Apart Dinner Rolls

Elevate your dinner table with these irresistibly soft and flavorful Squash Pull Apart Dinner Rolls, a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and fluffy goodness. Infused with nutrient-rich butternut squash purée, these golden rolls boast a tender crumb and a subtly sweet flavor that pairs beautifully with any meal. Made from scratch with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, warm milk, and melted butter, these rolls are the ultimate comfort food. The dough's slow rise ensures a pillowy texture, while a buttery brush after baking adds a rich, glossy finish. Perfect for holidays, family dinners, or as an everyday indulgence, these rolls are a crowd-pleasing addition to your bread basket. Serve them warm and watch them disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup butternut squash purée
• 0.75 cup warm milk
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for brushing after baking)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix until evenly distributed.

Step 2

Add the butternut squash purée, warm milk, melted butter, and beaten egg to the dry ingredients. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.

Step 3

Gradually add the remaining flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until the dough is soft and slightly sticky but not wet. Avoid over-flouring, as it will toughen the rolls.

Step 4

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 6-8 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Place the kneaded dough into a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm, draft-free environment for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Step 6

Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 12 equal-sized pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball.

Step 7

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and arrange the dough balls inside, leaving a small gap between each roll for expansion.

Step 8

Cover the dish with the kitchen towel and allow the rolls to rise again for 30-40 minutes, or until puffy and almost doubled in size.

Step 9

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 10

Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

Step 11

Immediately after removing the rolls from the oven, brush the tops with the additional melted butter for extra flavor and a soft finish.

Step 12

Allow the rolls to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1058.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2559.4

Total Fat 60.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 324mg	0%
Sodium 3711.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 437.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.4g	0%
Total Sugars 51.4g
Protein 66.8g	0%

Vitamin D 113.5IU	0%
Calcium 419.3mg	0%
Iron 24.9mg	0%
Potassium 1508.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.1%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 68.4%