Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of Christmas with this delicious Eggnog Bread recipe. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy treat at home, this bread is moist, flavorful, and topped with a sweet eggnog glaze.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon rum extract (optional)
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons eggnog
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in eggnog, vanilla extract, and rum extract (if using).
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan, smooth the top, and bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar and eggnog until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bread and sprinkle with nutmeg.
Notes
- This bread tastes even better the next day and freezes well.
- Add chopped nuts or white chocolate chips for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
