Squash Crescents
Sweet and savory squash crescents feature tender, flaky dough infused with pureed squash, perfect for cozy breakfasts or as delightful snacks for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Bring the milk to a boil, add shortening, brown sugar, salt, and sieved squash. Cool to lukewarm.
- Sprinkle dry yeast over warm water; after 5 minutes, add to the milk mixture.
- Add 1 cup of flour and beaten egg; beat until smooth.
- Add enough flour to make a soft dough.
- Mix well.
- Cover the dough and let rise in a warm place for about 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and let rise again.
- Turn out onto a lightly floured board.
- Roll to 1/2 inch thickness.
- Cut and shape into rolls. Place on a greased baking sheet and brush with melted butter.
- Let the shaped rolls rise for about 1/2 hour.
- Bake at 425°F for 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
673
kcal
34% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).