Baked Squash
Ingredients
Directions
The book gives no oven temperature. The 350°F (175°C) in the steps was added when the recipe was transcribed, as a starting point.
Cut the squash into pieces and scrape out the insides.
Bake the squash in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on thickness.
Serve with salt and butter, similar to sweet potatoes.
Transcribed from a scanned cookbook and modernised for today's kitchens. Where the book gave no heat or time, or said "a moderate oven", the temperatures and times here may be modern equivalents rather than the book's own figures.
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What each ingredient does
- Squash
- Is the main ingredient, cooked by baking until soft and tender inside.
- Butter
- Adds richness and fat, melting over the hot squash to carry flavour.
The step that matters
Bake the squash until fully tender. Baking time depends on the thickness of the pieces. Thick pieces may stay firm in the centre if underbaked, while the outside browns and dries. Checking for a fork-tender centre ensures an even, soft texture throughout.
“What each ingredient does” and “The step that matters” were written by Claude from this recipe’s own method and reviewed in samples by CompKitchen.
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