Savory Winter Squash Bread
 
Makes 1 (9×5-inch) loaf
Ingredients
  • ⅔ cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 3 tablespoons honey, divided
  • 3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1 medium acorn squash (about 2 pounds), halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise ¼-inch thick
  • 5 large eggs
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • Garnish: fresh rosemary sprigs
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425°. Spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with baking spray with flour. Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment.
  2. In a large bowl whisk together 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 teaspoon salt. Add squash, tossing until fully coated. Place in a single layer on prepared sheet pan.
  3. Bake for 30 minutes. Let cool completely. Reduce oven temperature to 350°.
  4. In a large bowl whisk eggs, milk, remaining ⅔ cup oil, and remaining 2 tablespoons honey until combined.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cheese, chopped rosemary, sage, pepper, baking powder, and remaining 2 teaspoons salt. Gradually add flour mixture to milk mixture, folding until combined. Alternate layering one-third batter and one-third squash slices in prepared pan. Top with remaining squash slices and top with rosemary sprigs.
  6. Bake until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 55 minutes to 1 hour, covering with foil halfway through baking to prevent excess browning, if necessary. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan, and let cool completely on a wire rack.
Recipe by Southern Lady Magazine at https://southernladymagazine.com/savory-winter-squash-bread-recipe/