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Lavender Pumpkin Bread Mix: A Warm, Spiced Loaf That Tastes Like Fall
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The house smells amazing, the kitchen is warm, and nobody has to know it came together this easily. Our Lavender Pumpkin Bread Mix bakes a warm, spiced pumpkin loaf with a gentle floral lavender twist. It tastes like fall, the good part, before the leaves need raking.
The flavor
Pumpkin and warm spices make a moist, cozy loaf, and lavender brings a soft floral note that lifts the spice. It is less sweet than pumpkin pie and more interesting than plain pumpkin bread, a loaf that works for breakfast, an afternoon coffee or dessert.
Baking tips
- Grease and line the pan so the loaf lifts out cleanly.
- Stir just until combined; overmixing makes quick bread tough.
- Test with a toothpick in the center, where pumpkin loaves stay moist the longest.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out, so it does not crack apart.
How to serve it
| Idea | How |
|---|---|
| With maple butter | Soft butter whipped with maple syrup; see Pumpkin Lavender Bread with Maple Butter |
| Bread pudding | Day-old cubes baked in custard; see Pumpkin Lavender Bread Pudding with Maple Butter Sauce |
| Brunch board | Slices with whipped ricotta and honey; see the Whipped Honey Lavender Ricotta Dip |
| Toasted | A slice in the toaster oven with a smear of cream cheese |
Storing the loaf
Wrap the cooled loaf and keep it at room temperature for a few days, or refrigerate if your kitchen runs warm. Pumpkin bread freezes very well; slice it first so you can pull out one piece at a time.
A fall hostess gift
A bag of pumpkin bread mix with a bag of lavender coffee makes an easy Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving hostess gift. Build one in the Gift Box Builder, or see all bread mix flavors on the combined listing below.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to add canned pumpkin?
Follow the label directions, which list exactly what to add.
Can I add nuts or chocolate chips?
Yes. A handful folded in at the end works well; keep add-ins modest so the loaf bakes evenly.
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