Ingredients
- ½ cup Sugar
- ¼ cup Canola Oil
- ¾ cup Squash Puree
- 2 Eggs
- 1½ 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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