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Butternut Squash Bread: A Delicious Fall Treat Recipe

Butternut Squash Bread

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Butternut Squash Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread that captures the essence of fall with its warm spices and sweet squash.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cooked and pureed butternut squash
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and butternut squash puree until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
  • This bread can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • It can also be frozen for up to three months.

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