Cranberry Pumpkin Bread in 5 Haikus

I should have known it would turn out badly.

Tuesdays with Dorie is back, this time with a Cranberry Walnut Pumpkin Loaf. Contrary to the image that just popped into your head (moist sweet fragrant quick bread), this loaf is a yeast bread, which calls for a bigger time commitment and, in my opinion, a stronger palatte.

So If you are feeling brave, check out the recipe on our host's blog: This Bountiful Backyard.

But I caution you to read about my experience in the haikus below first. 

1. 

Look and smell of fall

Squashy scent misrepresents

J.C. let me down

2. 

Orange, crimson, brown

Promise of fall fails to wow

This is no keeper

3. 

Lumpy loaf and hard

Berries popping sour red

Farewell pumpkin bread

4. 

Bubbles of berries

Erupting dough gets ugly

Toss that sad loaf

5. 

Palatte confusion

Too many textures to taste

Better luck next time

Now it's your turn! Leave me a haiku in the comments below -- about fall baking or whatever inspires you. 

Note: Sorry there's no photo of the finished product -- the garbage can beckoned.