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Christmas Eggnog Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8–10 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Moist, warmly spiced, and topped with a sweet eggnog glaze, this Christmas Eggnog Bread brings festive flavor to every slice. Easy to make and perfect for gifting, brunches, or holiday dessert tables.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
  • 1 cup eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Mix-Ins:

  • ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Glaze (Optional):

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons eggnog
  • Pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, ground nutmeg, and cinnamon until evenly combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the egg, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil (or melted butter), eggnog, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, gently stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
  5. Add Optional Nuts: Fold in the chopped pecans or walnuts if you choose to use them, distributing evenly throughout the batter.
  6. Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool the Bread: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare the Glaze (Optional): Mix the powdered sugar with 2 to 3 tablespoons of eggnog until smooth. Drizzle this glaze over the cooled loaf and dust with a pinch of nutmeg if desired for a festive finish.

Notes

  • Room-temperature ingredients help create a smooth batter.
  • Let the bread cool completely before applying the glaze to prevent melting.
  • Store the bread at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze slices for up to 2 months.

Find it online: https://recipes.mbeams.com/christmas-eggnog-bread-recipe/