Sliced squash bread with butter.

Squash Bread

Recipe adapted from: Maine EFNEP

Ingredients 

  • ½ cup Sugar
  • ¼ cup Canola Oil
  • ¾ cup Squash Puree
  • 2 Eggs
  • cups Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • ½ cup Raisins Optional
  • ½ cup Nuts Optional; chopped walnuts, pecans, etc.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Large Bowl
  • Medium Bowl
  • 9×5-inch Loaf Pan

Instructions

  • To make squash puree, cut squash in half and remove and discard seeds. Place squash halves inverted in a large flat microwave safe dish with a 1 inch of water. Microwave for 10-12 minutes, then mash squash with potato masher or in a food processor and remove excess water.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl, beat together eggs, sugar, squash puree, and oil.
  • In a separate medium bowl, mix together all dry ingredients.
  • Fold flour mixture into the wet mixture until moistened. If using, stir in nuts and/or raisins now.
  • Pour batter into a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan and bake 40-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Squash Bread
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
145
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
27
mg
9
%
Sodium
 
138
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
59
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
22
g
7
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
970
IU
19
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
32
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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