Fluffy Butternut Squash Rolls

Fluffy Butternut Squash Rolls

delicious holiday dinner rolls

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 2h 20m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 2h 50m
Servings: 9
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (21 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

210
Calories
4g
Fat
37.8g
Carbohydrate
5.5g
Protein
18mg
Cholesterol
268mg
Sodium
Fluffy Butternut Squash Rolls

Recipe Description

Fluffy Butternut Squash Rolls are one of my family’s favorite bread recipes that I make! They are delicious for breakfast with butter and jam or they are great for lunch with leftover turkey. I always make a batch of these at Christmas and Thanksgiving to have before the meal. My guests always love them. I love making them too because they are cooked in a pan rather than taking up space in the oven when there are lots of other things being cooked in the oven!

And they are simple to make too. Start by cooking the butternut squash and mashing it in a large bowl. Add egg, sugar, salt, and yeast, flour and oil to make a smooth dough. Knead the dough and leave to rise. Knead it again once it has risen and divide into equally sized pieces. Make an indentation in each roll and transfer sesame seeds to the indentation. Cook in a pan and serve! Enjoy!

To make Fluffy Butternut Squash Rolls, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Fluffy Butternut Squash Rolls

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare the butternut squash

    10 min
    Step 1 - Fluffy Butternut Squash Rolls

    Using a sharp knife, peel the butternut squash. Cut it into thin slices.

  2. 2

    Steam the squash

    15 min
    Step 2 - Fluffy Butternut Squash RollsStep 2 - Fluffy Butternut Squash Rolls

    Bring a pot of water to a boil over medium heat. Place the butternut squash slices in a steamer or a heatproof colander. Place a lid on the pot and steam for 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Mash the squash

    3 min
    Step 3 - Fluffy Butternut Squash Rolls

    Place the butternut squash in a large bowl and mash it with a fork. Set aside 1 cup of mashed squash.

  4. 4

    Make the dough

    3 min
    Step 4 - Fluffy Butternut Squash RollsStep 4 - Fluffy Butternut Squash Rolls

    Add the egg, sugar, salt, and yeast to the bowl with 1 cup of mashed squash and mix until the yeast has completely dissolved.

  5. 5

    Add flour and oil and knead

    10 min
    Step 5 - Fluffy Butternut Squash Rolls

    Mix in the flour and oil. Knead the mixture until you have a smooth dough

  6. 6

    Let the dough rise

    1h
    Step 6 - Fluffy Butternut Squash RollsStep 6 - Fluffy Butternut Squash Rolls

    Cover the dough. Leave it to rise until it has doubled in size.

  7. 7

    Knead again

    5 min
    Step 7 - Fluffy Butternut Squash Rolls

    Place the dough on a floured surface. Knead and shape it into a roll.

  8. 8

    Divide the dough

    30 min
    Step 8 - Fluffy Butternut Squash Rolls

    Divide the dough into evenly sized pieces. Roll each one into a ball. Cover the dough balls with plastic wrap. Leave them to rise for 30 minutes.

  9. 9

    Make an indentation in each roll

    3 min
    Step 9 - Fluffy Butternut Squash Rolls

    Take a wooden rod or similar utensil. Dip it in water and press it into the center of each roll to leave an indentation.

  10. 10

    Place sesame seeds in each indentation

    3 min
    Step 10 - Fluffy Butternut Squash Rolls

    Dip the damp wooden rod into a small bowl of sesame seeds and press it back into the indentation in each roll so that the sesame seeds are stick to the dough.

  11. 11

    Cook the rolls

    30 min
    Step 11 - Fluffy Butternut Squash RollsStep 11 - Fluffy Butternut Squash Rolls

    Place a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Place the rolls in the pan and cook them on both sides. Place a lid on the pan and keep it in place throughout the cooking time (except when flipping the rolls) or they will dry out.

  12. 12

    Serve

    Step 12 - Fluffy Butternut Squash Rolls

    Serve warm with dinner or soup.

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (21 reviews)
Penny
April 15, 2025
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These rolls are seriously fluffy! Made 'em for our Thanksgiving, and my fam couldn't stop munchin'. So easy, and delish with butter. Totally a new fave!

Yvette
January 29, 2025
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OMG! These Fluffy Butternut Squash Rolls are a total game changer! I made 'em for brunch and my kids couldn’t get enough. Seriously, they’re perfect with butter and jam! I love that I can whip 'em up in a pan while the turkey is in the oven. Major win for our Thanksgiving feast! 🎉🙌

Diana Miller
November 26, 2023
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Superb! I made these rolls for Thanksgiving and they were a hit. My family loved them with butter and jam. So easy to make too.

Isabella Thompson
November 16, 2023
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These rolls are simply great! I made them last Thanksgiving and they vanished quick. The kids loved them slathered in butter. And cooking them in a pan made things easy on a busy day. Def gonna make 'em again soon.

Olivia Thompson
April 3, 2023
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Superb rolls! Amazing!

Ellie
February 23, 2021
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Super fluffy rolls! My family loves these for breakfast. I made them for Thanksgiving, and they were a hit! So easy and delicious!

NM
December 21, 2020
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How hot should the pan be for cooking? How long to cook on each side and how do you know when they're done?

Maria
December 21, 2020
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Are these still fluffy and moist the next day? Or can I somehow save the dough in the fridge over Night?

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