Acorn Squash Bread
A deliciously cozy Acorn Squash Bread that captures the essence of fall with its warm spices and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup acorn squash (mashed or pureed)
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the acorn squash by cutting it in half and roasting it until tender.
- Mix the wet ingredients in a bowl until well blended.
- Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Mix everything together until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for about 60-70 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a nutty twist, add chopped walnuts or pecans. You can also use pumpkin or butternut squash instead of acorn squash.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 92mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 43mg
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