A bronzed, glossy loaf adorned with thinly sliced delicata squash, creating a crown pattern on top. The crumb reveals vibrant specks of orange squash and contrasting dark pecans.

Delicata Squash Harvest Loaf

Name: Delicata Squash Harvest Loaf
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1 Delicata Squash roasted, seeded, and puréed, save a few thin slices for garnish; 2 cups All-Purpose Flour; 1 cup Light Brown Sugar; 1/2 cup Olive Oil; 2 Eggs; 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1/4 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves; 1/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger; 1 cup Pecans chopped

Seasonal, warm, squash-infused sweet bread.

Category Brunch

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 60 minutes

Style American

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · November 05, 2023

A little about this dish

This innovative recipe takes a comforting classic, the all-American bread, and brings in a sweet & slightly nutty delicacy of the season - the Delicata Squash. This bread brings out the rich, earthy flavors of autumn, making it the perfect treat to celebrate the sunny yet cool weather.

Ingredients (for 4)

1 delicata squash — 1 — roasted, seeded, and puréed, save a few thin slices for garnish
All-purpose flour — 2 cups
Light brown sugar — 1 cup
Olive oil — 1/2 cup
Eggs — 2
Baking powder — 1/2 teaspoon
Baking soda — 1/2 teaspoon
Salt — 1/4 teaspoon
Cinnamon — 1 teaspoon
Nutmeg — 1/2 teaspoon
Ground cloves — 1/4 teaspoon
Ground ginger — 1/4 teaspoon
Pecans — 1 cup — chopped

Preparation

Step 1 — 🔥🍞🔜

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Meanwhile, grease a loaf pan to prevent your batter from sticking.
Step 2 — 🍚🍬🥄🧂

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and all the spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, and ground ginger).
Step 3 — 🥚🍈🥣

In a separate bowl, whisk together the purée of roasted, seeded delicata squash, eggs, and olive oil.
Step 4 — 💧🌰🥣

Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry, until the batter is just combined. Stir in the chopped pecans at this stage.
Step 5 — 🥣🌰🍞

Pour the batter mixture into the greased pan. Ensure a few thin slices of delicata squash are placed on top of the batter for garnish and added flavor during baking.
Step 6 — ⏰🔥🍞

Bake the batter for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the loaf comes out clean. Make sure to monitor closely to prevent overbaking.
Step 7 — ⛔🔪🍞

Once baked, let the loaf cool before proceeding to slice. This will ensure smoother, more uniform slices.

A final fox tip

This loaf can be made ahead and freezes well. To involve kids, let them help with the mixing and laying out the squash slices. For a fun twist, consider adding chocolate chips or swapping pecans for walnuts.