Can Canned Pumpkin Puree Replace Butternut Squash in Winter Squash Bread

Question

I love the recipe for the German-style Winter Squash bread, it’s delicious, but I confess to being a sometimes-lazy cook and even though I know substitutions are sometimes a ridiculous ask, all the same would it be possible to substitute a good quality pumpkin purée like Libby’s for the squash in the recipe?

Elizabeth Mindreau · Accepted Answer

Roberta – we are so happy that you enjoy the German-style Winter Squash recipe! We believe that no cook is a lazy cook and there is no shame in using substitutions! I just spoke with the developer of this recipe and she said that although we say not to use canned squash in the recipe headnote, she thinks it should work just fine. If the canned squash is really wet, she suggests putting it in a fine-mesh strainer lined with paper towel or a coffee filter to let the water drain off. You only need 1 cup (230 grams) so remember to weigh/measure that out. We have not made this  recipe with canned squash, so we cannot say for certain how it will turn out. Let us know how it goes!

Can Canned Pumpkin Puree Replace Butternut Squash in Winter Squash Bread

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