Kentucky Proud winter squash...

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Kentucky Proud winter squash is available from mid-August through the end of November.  (USDA photo)

Selecting Kentucky Proud winter squash

 

Look for a squash that it heavy for its size, which indicates more flesh.  The shell should have no cracks or bruises, and should be firm. 

Storing Kentucky Proud winter squash

Store winter squash whole in a cool dry area.  They will keep for several months if they are mature, and if the stem is attached. 

A Kentucky Proud favorite using winter squash...Butternut Squash Bread!

You'll need:

3 1/2 cups flour

2 tablespoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon ground cloves

1 teaspoon cinnamon

2/3 cup shortening

2 2/3 cups sugar

4 eggs

2 cups mashed cooked Kentucky Proud butternut squash

1/3 cup water

2/3 cup chopped pecans

2/3 cup chopped dates

Sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cloves and cinnamon together.  Cream the shortening and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.  Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.  Add the squash and water and mix well.  Beat in the flour mixture gradually.  Stir in the pecans and dates.  Pour into 2 nonstick 5x9 inch loaf pans.  Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.  (You may substitute pumpkin or cushaw for the butternut squash.) 

Yields 24 servings

 

Recipe from the "Pride of Kentucky" cookbook, published by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service.

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