Ravings of a Textual Deviant

Go to Trader Joe’s. Buy a box of pumpkin bread mix, a jar of pumpkin butter, and some eggs, unless you already have two at home.

I’m really lazy, and I do this next bit in the standing mixer. Combine the eggs and pumpkin butter. Add about 1/2 C. water and stir to combine. Add the bread mix and stir to combine thoroughly. The batter will be cakelike, rather than doughy.

Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan. Follow baking directions on box. (I believe it’s about an hour at 350 degrees). I find it usually takes an extra 5-10 minutes in my oven, but your mileage may vary. Check the bread with a toothpick; if it comes out clean, the bread is done.

Let the bread cool for about 10 minutes in the pan, then turn out. Glaze with a milk and powdered sugar glaze if you like your lillies gilded. In addition to being really good on its own, it makes great french toast and bread pudding.

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