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The Boxed Pumpkin Bread Hack For Pumpkin Bread That Tastes Homemade

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A boxed pumpkin bread hack that turns a simple mix into a soft, tender, homemade-tasting pumpkin loaf using one small tweak and real pumpkin puree. This recipe is fast, reliable, and convincing—no one will guess it came from a box.

Ingredients

  • 1 box Sur La Table Pumpkin Spice Loaf Mix
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (as called for by the box instructions)
  • ¾ cup water (as called for by the box instructions)
  • 1–2 tablespoons additional water
  • 2 large eggs

  • About 7 ounces pumpkin puree (Libby’s recommended)

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan well.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, melted butter, ¾ cup water, extra water, pumpkin puree, and vanilla.
  • Add the pumpkin bread mix and fold until just combined.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

  • Bake 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.

  • Cool completely before slicing.