Description
Festive Christmas Eggnog Bread weaves holiday magic into every slice, blending rich seasonal flavors with comforting warmth. Creamy eggnog and delicate spices create a delightful treat that welcomes you to celebrate the spirit of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Sweeteners and Add-ins:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring all dry ingredients are well combined and free of lumps.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together softened butter and both granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition to create a smooth, uniform texture.
- Stir in vanilla extract and eggnog, mixing until the wet ingredients are completely integrated.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain the bread’s tender crumb.
- If using, gently fold chopped pecans into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to ensure an even surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove from oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Once completely cooled, prepare a simple glaze by mixing powdered sugar with a small amount of eggnog until it reaches a drizzling consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze over the top of the bread, allowing it to set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Measure ingredients precisely for the perfect texture, as baking requires exact proportions.
- Use room temperature eggs and butter to ensure smooth, even mixing and better incorporation of ingredients.
- Check bread doneness early to prevent over-baking, which can lead to a dry, tough loaf.
- Experiment with optional add-ins like dried cranberries or white chocolate chips for festive variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg