Bread Machine Pumpkin Cake

I broke my own rule, yep. Normally I don't jump into pumpkin season until after Labor Day, but I wanted something sweet, and had a can of pumpkin, so... This Bread Machine Pumpkin Cake hit the spot, and as a nod to the two seasons, I decorated the top with some edible butterfly decorations Ma gave me:@) I found the recipe on the Betty Crocker site, but used pumpkin spice instead of the individual spices. 

I liked that the bread maker didn't heat up the house as the cake baked:@)

📌Bread Machine Pinterest Board Here.

Bread Machine Pumpkin Cake-from here

3/4-1 C sugar

1 C pumpkin puree

1/3 C oil-I used half oil, half applesauce

1 tsp vanilla

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 1/2 C A/P flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/8 tsp baking soda-added from comments 

pinch salt

2 tsp pumpkin spice

Nuts-optional

1. Grease bread vessel with shortening.
2. Add everything to bread maker.
3. Choose cake setting, scrape down sides with spatula as it mixes.
4. Add nuts at beep if desired.
5. Turn cake out onto rack to cool.
6. I chose to add a little powder sugar glaze once cool.

Enjoy a snack and 

Have a Happy Day:@)

St. Patrick's Day Recipes & Crafts Through the Years

Well folks it's official, Happier Than A Pig In Mud is 12 years old. Wow, I don't think I've ever held onto a hobby for that long before:@) I thought it might be fun to go back in time and see one thing I made from each year... So here you go! Links to the original post are below. I hope you find some inspiration and something to help make your St. Patrick's Day a little more fun this year! 

2010 yo-yo shamrocks ~ 2011 Bailey's Irish Cream Truffles ~ 

2012 Jello Jiggler Cupcakes ~ 2013 Irish Flag Pizzelles

2014 Barbie Dress Pattern ~ 2015 Hershey Kiss Shamrocks ~

2016 Clover Deviled Eggs ~ 2017 Tiered Tray Centerpiece

2018 Irish Potatoes Candy ~ 2019 Root Beer Rye Bread

2020 Barbie Braided Yarn Wig Hairband ~ 2021 (ReView) Green & Gold Dyed Popcorn

*All posts with the St. Patrick's Day label can be found here.

🍀Make something just for fun and have a happy day:@)

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Very Cherry Pound Cake -1lb Bread Machine Recipe

I've recently begun making pound cakes in my mini Zo bread maker, and I have to say it works very well. I decided to add some candied cherries recently for a festive holiday Very Cherry Pound Cake and love the pretty look! Are these true pound cakes by definition? No, but they are mighty tasty:@) They are also mixed right in the vessel for minimal clean-up, gotta like that too...

I love how the sun makes the cherries look like stained glass:@)

Please don't let the 'sifted' in the ingredient list below deter you folks...

I simply pour the flour and baking powder into a mesh colander and shake it through-done!

Very Cherry Pound Cake-adapted from Bread Machine Diva

for 1 lb:

2 eggs, beaten

1/4 C milk-I used half and half

2/3 stick butter, melted, just estimate

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

3/4 tsp almond extract-can use up to 1 tsp if you're ~really~ into almond flavor

2/3 C sugar

1 1/3 C A/P flour, sifted

2 tsp baking powder, sifted

candied cherries cut in half, approximately 3/4-1 C

1. Add all, except cherries, to bread machine in order given.
2. Choose cake setting, let er' rip.
3. At the fruit and nut beep, give batter a quick stir with spatula to make sure nothing is stuck to bottom of pan. 
4. Add cherries. Add some and gently push down into batter a bit, let the rest lay on top of the batter.

Have a sticky sweet happy day:@)

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Jalapeno & Cheese Bread -Bread Machine Recipe

If you like jalapenos (and you know I do:@) you'll love this Jalapeno and Cheese Bread recipe! I've made it a couple times now and can't get over how flavorful it is with just a handful of ingredients. And to say it makes the house smell good while baking is an understatement... We all (even my non-heat loving son) enjoyed this bread, it does get my darn good label and will be made often. Especially when chili is on the menu. 

I cut the recipe down to 2/3rds so it would work in my one pound Zo bread machine.

You can click the link for the full recipe.

Jalapeno & Cheese Bread-adapted from Allrecipes

2/3 C warm water

1/2 tsp salt

4 tsp sugar

up to 1/2 C shredded cheese, Monterey jack or cheddar-I like cheddar

2 large jalapenos, seeded and diced-can add three

2 C A/P flour-I like to mix in/sub up to 1/2 C whole wheat flour

1 1/4 tsp bread machine yeast

1. Add everything to bread machine in order given. 
2. Choose regular or basic setting (note to self: this works with my quick  bread setting too)
3. Let 'er rip and serve with butter.

Eat well and have a happy day:@)

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Saturday ReView: High Waisted Barbie Skirt Free Pattern & Bread Machine Carrot Onion Dill Bread

I have a military background and a soft spot for OD green and camouflage fabric:@) I fell in love with the ruffled top of the skirt in the Mattel fashion pack below as soon as I saw it, and thought it looked like an easy DIY project. Actually, this is a simple modification of my three seam elastic waist skirt. It's a mid calf length skirt and the cute part is that the waist is ruffled upward, perfect for a tucked in, or preferably, a short-short cropped top. And of course you could use any fabric color or print desired. 

My inspiration:

Now, if you have the patience, you can certainly add the white thread pocket seams like Mattel's. 

What I did:

6" x 7" rectangle of fabric, mine was cotton from Walmart, I used pinking shears.

4" piece of 1/2" wide elastic.

Fold bottom (6" side) over 1/4", crease with fingernail or iron, and sew seam.

Fold top (6" side) over 1", crease with fingernail or iron.

Pin center of elastic to bottom center of waist (see below).

Stretch elastic to the edge of each side, sew one seam about 1/8" from bottom of elastic, then sew a second seam about 1/8" from top of elastic. This creates the two seams around the waistband.

Fold skirt right sides together, sew 1/4" seam up the back of the skirt, backstitch top and bottom.

Turn right side out, done.

This fits standard Barbie dolls.

Barbie is texting everyone, it's easy to make and she loves her new skirt😎

How to make a Barbie necklace here.

Are you looking for a new bread machine recipe to try? This Carrot Onion Dill Bread is bursting with flavor and has the added bonus of being very pretty too! I've made this several times (and it may be on the menu for dinner tomorrow:@) and we all really love it. Poppy seeds are a great addition too, if you have some. You can click the link for a traditional recipe to bake in the oven as well.

Make something just for fun, stay warm, and have a great weekend:@)

Root Beer Rye Bread -1 lb Bread Machine Recipe

I like root beer and just had to try this Root Beer Rye Bread recipe when I saw it. It's a dark, hearty bread with a deep rich flavor that begs for lots of butter. The original recipe isn't for a bread machine, but I adapted and scaled it down to a 1 lb loaf for our Sunday dinner. I will certainly be baking this one again, while there's no mistaking it's rye bread, the root beer and lack of caraway seeds make it a truly unique loaf of bread. Don't hesitate to give this one a try folks, I don't think you'll be disappointed:@)

You can click HERE for the original recipe that makes one oven baked loaf using a food processor.

Root Beer Rye Bread-adapted from The Iowa Housewife
2/3 C + 1 Tblsp root beer
2 Tblsp molasses
1 Tblsp butter, softened
1/2 C rye flour
1 1/3 C + 3 Tblsp A/P flour
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp yeast

~Add everything to bread machine in order, choose regular loaf and let 'er rip.

 Eat well and have a happy day:@)

Double Apricot Bread -1 lb Bread Machine Recipe

This Double Apricot Bread is a great way to use up some extra dried apricots. It's fragrant and slightly sweet, and perfect toasted with some peanut butter for breakfast:@) This is a hybrid recipe, I started with my favorite Panettone and added elements from Hodgson Mill's Absolutely Apricot Bread. I love these recipes that call for an egg, they really make a nice hearty loaf of bread. Don't hesitate to give this a try folks, I think you'll like it!

 In case you're wondering, yep, I am still loving my mini one pound Zojirushi bread machine. 

I use it at least every other week and some times twice a week!

1 lb Double Apricot Bread for Bread Machine
1/2 C water
2 Tblsp butter, softened
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 C + 2 Tblsp A/P flour-might need a little more
2 Tblsp apricot jam
2 Tblsp powdered milk
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp yeast-I used 1 tsp regular, 1/2 tsp rapid rise
generous 1/2 C dried apricots, rough chopped

1. Add everything to pan of bread maker (except apricots) in order given. 
2. Press light setting. Look at the dough after it's been mixed a couple minutes, add a little more flour if it isn't making a nice smooth ball.
3. Add apricots at beep.
4. Pour a cuppa, enjoy the fragrance and love life:@)

Eat well and have a happy day!

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Russian Rye Bread -Bread Machine Recipe

This Russian Rye Bread is a nice hearty bread with a chewier crust. Most of the time I use the soft setting in my bread machine, this one calls for the normal setting, 3 hours, 40 minutes. I've made this loaf a couple times now and have to say it's one of our favorites for dinner and it makes great toast too (it's really special with orange marmalade). While I don't believe a bread machine will ever be able to make a true east coast deli rye, this one comes very close in flavor! Don't hesitate to try this bread folks, I don't think you'll be disappointed:@)

Two other bread machine recipes using rye flour: Superb Rye Bread and Pumpernickel.

Russian Rye Bread-from Genius Kitchen

1/2 C + 2 Tblsp warm water

2 Tblsp dark honey-I only had regular honey, I'm going to sub 1 Tblsp molasses next time

1 1/2 Tblsp butter, melted

1 tsp salt

1 1/2 C bread flour-I used A/P

3/4 C rye flour

1 1/2 tsp caraway seeds

1 1/4 tsp yeast

1. Place everything in bread machine pan in recommended order.
2. Choose regular setting and let 'er rip!

Eat well and have a happy day:@)

Egg Bread with Italian Herbs and Onion -Bread Machine Recipe

After years ~and many loaves~ I find my favorite bread machine recipes call for an egg. This Egg Bread with Italian Herbs and Onion is a very flavorful bread that's perfect to accompany a nice pasta dinner. Carbs anyone??? My whole family gave this robust herby/oniony loaf a big thumbs up and decided it should become a part of our dinner rotation. Don't hesitate to try it folks, I think you'll be happy with this recipe:@)

8/4/18 Update: I'll try to address the question about how to make this without a breadmaker by adding a link to the Fleischmann's site HERE. 

I haven't tried it, but hope this helps:@)

Egg Bread with Italian Herbs and Onion
1/2 cup milk-I used Half and Half
1 large egg
1 tablespoon butter, softened
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups flour-Bread flour if you have it, I use unbleached A/P flour and usually sub a little whole wheat too
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 tsp yeast-I like to use 1 tsp regular and 1/2 tsp rapid rise, although this loaf really puffed up high...
2 tsp Italian Seasoning, the dry herbs you buy in the spice isle-use 2 hearty tsp
1 Tblsp dried onion flakes

1. Add everything to bread machine, choose soft setting, let 'er rip.
2. Watch while mixing, it might need a little more water. Aim for a smooth soft ball of dough.

Eat well and have a happy day:@)

Pumpernickel Bread -Bread Machine Recipe

If you like hearty breads folks, this Pumpernickel Bread made in a bread machine will not disappoint! I have to say it rose well, had a beautiful smooth top, a very robust taste and we were all very pleasantly surprised. Another nice bonus, this makes really, ~really~ good toast too. This recipe gets my 'darn good' label and will be in our dinner rotation often! One of the best things about a bread machine... It doesn't heat up the kitchen in the summer:@)

Can this be made without the vital wheat gluten? Probably, but I haven't tried it. 

I found a jar on clearance at Walmart and stuck it in the freezer so I'd have it for just this sort of recipe.

My recipe is for a one pound loaf, you can click the link for larger loaves of bread.

My favorite bread machine, the Mini Zo:

Pumpernickle Bread-from Bread Machine Recipes
~printable recipe~
3/4 C warm water
1 Tblsp vegetable oil
1/4 C molasses
2 Tblsp cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp caraway seeds, optional-I added them
1 tsp salt
1 C A/P flour
1/2 C + 2 Tblsp rye flour
1/2 C + 2 Tblsp whole wheat flour
1 Tblsp vital wheat gluten
1 tsp yeast
~Add everything to bread pan, select basic cycle/soft loaf and let 'er rip.

Eat well and have a happy day:@)

Rosemary Bread -Bread Machine Recipe

This Rosemary Bread was a very nice dinner bread that made the house smell great while baking. And while we could smell the rosemary ~in~ the bread, the flavor wasn't overpowering. So if you're looking for a big herby bite, you might want to add a little more dry rosemary (or fresh if you're lucky enough to have it). But overall, this is a nice recipe to add to your bread maker 'want to try' list.

One of my favorite things about the bread machine? 

Even as the temperatures rise... 

You can still have homemade bread without heating up the kitchen:@)

The bread machine I love:

Mini 1lb Zojirushi

Rosemary Bread-from Bread Machine Recipes
3/4 C water
2 Tblsp olive oil
2/3 tsp salt
2 C A/P flour-can sub some whole wheat if desired-I desired
1 1/2 tsp dry rosemary-I'd add more next time, at least 2 tsp
1 1/4 tsp yeast
~Add everything to bread maker, choose soft setting and let 'er rip!

Eat well and have a happy day:@)

Superb Rye Bread -Bread Machine Recipe

I've made a one pound loaf of this Superb Rye Bread in my bread machine several times now and do recommend the recipe. It's a nice addition to dinner (slathered with butter of course:@) and leftovers toast well for breakfast (um... slathered with butter of course...). If you're a big fan of caraway seeds, don't hesitate to add more. This is a nice hearty loaf of bread and in keeping things real, yes bread machines do leave that hole in the center of the bottom from the paddle. ~But~ it's that little paddle that does all the work:@)

Tip: Store flours you don't use often in the refrigerator or freezer, they'll stay fresh longer.
You can click the link to find the recipe for a larger loaf of bread.

Superb Rye Bread - 1lb Loaf-from Food.com
1 C warm water
2/3 C rye flour
1 + 1/3 + 1/2 C bread flour-I use A/P
1 1/2 Tblsp brown sugar
1 tsp caraway seeds
1 tsp kosher salt
1 Tblsp butter
1 tsp molasses-optional-my addition
1 tsp regular yeast
~Add everything to bread machine, choose soft setting, let 'er rip.

Eat well and have a happy day:@)

Egg Bread with Onion, Parsley and Poppy Seeds -Bread Machine Recipe

If you're looking for a dinner bread with lots of big flavor you can't go wrong with this Egg Bread with Onion, Parsley and Poppy Seeds. I've made it in the bread machine a few times now and the boys always comment how good it is. You can leave the parsley out if you don't have it and go ahead and add an extra tsp of poppy seeds if you love them! Either way, give this bread a try folks, I think you'll like it:@)

The recipe below is for a one pound loaf.

Egg Bread with Onion, Parsley and Poppy Seeds-adapted from Fleischman
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg
1 tablespoon butter, softened
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups bread flour-I use unbleached A/P flour and sometimes sub a little whole wheat too
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 tsp yeast-I like to use 1 tsp regular and 1/2 tsp rapid rise
1 Tblsp dried onion flakes
2 tsp poppy seeds plus 2 tsp dried parsley ~or~ 1 Tblsp poppy seeds

1. Add everything to bread machine, choose soft setting, let 'er rip.
2. Watch while mixing, it might need a little more water. Aim for a smooth soft ball of dough.

Eat well and have a happy day:@)

2017 Favorites -Reader's Choice and Mine

Happy New Year Everyone! I can't believe we're at the end of 2017 already, time sure does fly! I hope you have your good luck food of choice tucked safely away in the fridge and corks ready to pop (or a nice cuppa to keep you warm and cozy). I wanted to share a few of my favorite things from the year and the number one ~very surprising~ most viewed post. Here we go:@)

My favorite, must-make-again-soon bread: Carrot Onion Dill, for bread machine or oven.

My favorite main dish was a toss up between: 

Baked Buffalo Chicken Nuggets and Great Northern Bean Sloppy Joes

I've been asked a few times what is your favorite spritz cookie recipe? 

Well ~as of this moment in time~ I have to say it's the Shortbread Spritz.

They do truly melt in your mouth, don't hesitate to try them folks:@)

This was a very good year for thrift store finds! 

I love everything I brought home but these three things (for $15 total), which all happen to be Christmas themed, 

are my favorites (I think...).

Vintage Tablecloth, Snowman Blow Mold and Ceramic Tree.

And finally, what was the number one most viewed post for 2017 at Pig In Mud?

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wait for it...

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Believe it or not... Curry Lime Popcorn!!!

The most viewed post of the year always seems to surprise me! 

I'd like to thank each and every one of you that takes time out of your day to visit Pig In Mud.

As I enter my 8th year of blogging, I appreciate you, and your kind motivation, more than you will ever know.

Wishing everyone a very happy, healthy and wonderful 2018-enjoy every day:@)

Applesauce Bread -A Bread Machine Recipe

Did Santa bring you a shiny new bread maker this Christmas? Or maybe you're trying to eat a little healthier, or want to try something a little different... This Applesauce Bread is a recipe for whole wheat lovers! It's a nutty and hearty loaf that's a great way to use up some leftover applesauce.

This bread makes nice toast and would be great for turkey or ham sandwiches.

Oh, and, if you did get a new bread machine... 

You'll find 15 (as of this time) more recipes under my Bread Machine Label HERE-happy baking:@)

Applesauce Bread-from Bread Machine Diva
I've reduced the recipe to a 1lb loaf, you can click the link for the larger 2lb recipe.
1/2 + 1/8 C applesauce-I used unsweetened
1 Tblsp olive oil-I used butter
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 C whole wheat flour
1 1/8 C A/P flour
3/4 tsp rapid rise yeast
1/8 C raisins - optional

• Add everything to bread machine, choose soft loaf and let 'er rip. Be sure to check after a couple minutes, you may need to add a little more flour or some water. You want the dough to look like a nice smooth ball.

Eat well and have a happy day:@)

Savory Pumpkin Pecan Yeast Bread -Bread Machine Recipe

A couple weeks ago Ma said she was bored with the meals she'd been making and asked if I had any ideas for something new or different? Well, how about a turkey salad sandwich using this Pumpkin Pecan Yeast Bread:@) I was very pleased with the warm, seasonal flavors and this is one of the prettiest and most colorful loaves of bread I've made so far. This recipe makes a small one pound loaf of bread.

As with most bread machine recipes, look at the dough as it's kneading, 

you may need to add a tsp or two more water, or give it a light dusting of additional flour. 

We want it to make a nice smooth ball.

Still lovin' my little Zo bread machine folks, it gets a serious workout!

Pumpkin Pecan Yeast Bread -small 1lb Loaf
1/2 C pumpkin
2 Tblsp warm water-may need a little more
2 Tblsp butter
2 Tblsp dry milk
1 1/2 C A/P flour
1/8 C whole wheat flour
3/4 tsp salt
2 Tblsp brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp yeast-I used rapid rise
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp ginger
couple shakes of ground cloves
1/4 C chopped pecans
~Add everything except nuts to the bread pan, select soft loaf, let 'er fly. Add nuts at beep.

Eat well and have a happy day:@)

Onion Soup Bread -A Bread Machine Recipe

This Onion Soup Bread was a fun little novelty bread to try. I always have Lipton's Onion Soup mix on hand for dips, sometimes I find it at Dollar Tree and Aldi just had their brand on sale for 69¢. This flavorful loaf was good with meatloaf for dinner and it made the house smell pretty darn good too:@) 

This recipe makes a 1 lb loaf of bread.

It's always a good idea to look at the dough as it's being mixed to make sure it's developing a smooth ball.
You may need to add a couple extra tsp of water or flour.

Onion Soup Bread-from War Eagle Mill
1 oz pack of dry onion soup mix (one envelope)
1 1/4 C warm water
1 1/2 C unbleached flour
3/4 C whole wheat flour
1 1/2 Tblsp butter, softened
1 tsp active dry yeast
~Add everything to pan in order. Press soft loaf and let 'er rip!

Eat well and have a happy day:@)

Bread Machine Challah

This Bread Machine Challah was a big hit at Sunday dinner and something I will be making again! It's a hearty loaf with a pretty light yellow color. Challah has always been my favorite bread for Easter dinner, it's nice to know there's a good bread machine recipe for it:@)

Leftovers made great French Toast too.

I used all purpose flour and added 1 1/2 tsp Vital Wheat Gluten since I had it in the freezer.
I was tickled by the way the top of the loaf looked:@)

Next time I'm going to try a tip from Bread Machine Magic HERE and add poppy seeds to the top.

Bread Machine Challah-adapted to a smaller loaf from All Recipes
*This recipe is for a 1 lb loaf
1/2 C milk
1 egg plus 1 yolk
2 Tblsp butter
2 1/4 C A/P flour-use bread flour if you have it
1 1/2 tsp vital wheat gluten-if you have it and using A/P flour, I added it to the measuring cup before the A/P flour
2 1/2 Tblsp honey
1 tsp salt
1 tsp yeast
~Add everything to bread machine, choose light setting, let 'er fly!

Eat well and have a happy day:@)

Carrot Onion Dill Bread-Bread Machine or Oven

This is such a nice loaf of bread! There's so much flavor with the onion and dill and while I'm not really sure what the carrot is for... Extra sweetness maybe? It does add beautiful color:@) Soup, stew or Sunday dinner, you can't go wrong with this Carrot Onion Dill Bread any time. You will want to look at this dough once it starts mixing, some carrots are wetter than others, you may need to add a little more water or a little more flour. Just make sure it forms a nice ball while the machine is kneading it.

Light and fluffy, great as is or with butter:@)

If you have some poppy seeds, they'd be a great addition.

I halved the recipe for a 1 lb loaf and made it in my Zo bread machine. 

You can visit one of my favorite blogs for good, down home cooking HERE for the larger recipe and oven directions.

Carrot Onion Dill Bread for the bread machine-from The Iowa Housewife
*1 lb recipe
1/2 C + 1 Tblsp water, you may need to add more
1 Tblsp butter
1 1/2 + 1/8 C bread flour, you may need to add more-I used A/P
1 Tblsp dry milk
1 tsp sugar
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 C grated carrot
1/8 tsp dill weed
3/4 Tblsp dried minced onion
1 tsp yeast
1 tsp poppy seeds-optional
~Add everything to the pan in order given, choose 1 lb, light loaf and let er' rip!

I love my little Zo folks! Have a happy day:@)

Sweet Cornbread-A Bread Machine Recipe

Let me start by saying I'm very fond of the cornbread I make in my cast iron skillet, but... My son doesn't do much baking and is thinking about getting a bread machine, and since he loves cornbread I thought we'd give this Bread Machine Sweet Cornbread a try, it was good! He says Whole Foods makes a cornbread that's sweet and almost like cake... That's what we were aiming for:@)

1 lb Sweet Cornbread-adapted from the Zo Cookbook that came with my bread maker
2 eggs, lightly beaten
7/8 C milk-I used half and half
3/4 C A/P flour
3 tsp baking powder
1/4 C butter, melted and cooled
3 Tblsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 C cornmeal
1/2 tsp vanilla

1. Add everything in order suggested by your manufacturer (pretty much as written).
2. Select "cake" setting.
3. After it mixes for 5 minutes, scrape down the sides with spatula.
4. Allow to cool in pan after it bakes.

Eat well and have a happy day:@)