Homemade Bread for a Snowy, Cold Day

Where I live in Michigan the past week has been a snowy and cold one! While any time is a great time for Homemade Bread whenever it is cold and snowy outside it is absolutely a great time for homemade bread. 

I have fond memories of my grandma Bristol making and baking homemade bread . . . in the very house where I now live! I remember her giving me a fresh-from-the-oven slice of homemade bread with butter and Peter Pan Peanut Butter on it! "Yum" doesn't even come remotely close!

So, today I want to share with you a recipe which you can make for Butternut Squash Oat Bread! It is not only tasty with a beautiful, golden color, but it is also, healthy! 

Ingredients -

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°) - use Almond Milk if you have dairy allergies
• 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened - use Coconut oil if you have dairy allergies
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup mashed cooked butternut squash
• 5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 cup oatmeal

Directions -

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in milk and water.
• Add butter/oil, salt, sugar, squash and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth
• Add oatmeal and enough flour to form a soft dough on a floured surface knead until smooth and elastic - 6-8 minutes
• Place in greased bowl turning once to grease top, cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled - about an hour
• Punch dough down, form into loaves and place in two greased bread pans
• Cover and let rise until doubled - about 30 minutes
• Bake at 375 for 45 minutes or until golden brown

If you are looking for a special bread recipe you could try for snowy, cold day - or any day, consider this one! Enjoy!