Description
Festive holiday cheer sparkles in this Christmas Eggnog Bread, blending rich seasonal flavors with comforting warmth. Spiced nutmeg and creamy eggnog create a delightful slice of winter magic that delights both family and guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Sweeteners and Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 ¼ cups eggnog
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon rum extract (optional)
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–4 tablespoons eggnog
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by thoroughly greasing a 9×5-inch loaf pan and setting it aside for the impending batter.
- Create a dry ingredient mixture by whisking flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon together in a medium-sized mixing bowl until perfectly integrated.
- In a separate spacious bowl, blend sugars, vegetable oil, eggnog, eggs, vanilla extract, and rum extract using vigorous circular motions until the liquid becomes uniformly smooth and slightly glossy.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring with minimal manipulation to prevent developing tough gluten strands. Mix until ingredients are just combined, maintaining a light, airy texture.
- Transfer the fragrant batter into the prepared loaf pan, ensuring even distribution and smooth surface.
- Slide the pan into a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven and bake for approximately 55-65 minutes. Verify doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with minimal crumbs.
- Allow the freshly baked bread to rest inside the pan for 10 minutes, permitting initial cooling and structural stabilization.
- Carefully remove the bread from the pan and position it on a wire cooling rack to achieve complete temperature equilibration.
- Craft a luxurious glaze by whisking powdered sugar and eggnog until achieving a silky, pourable consistency. Adjust liquid volumes for desired thickness.
- Once the bread has cooled entirely, elegantly drizzle the eggnog glaze across the surface, finishing with a delicate sprinkle of nutmeg for visual and aromatic appeal.
Notes
- Boost the festive flavor by using high-quality, full-fat eggnog for richer taste and creamier texture.
- Prevent dry bread by carefully measuring flour and avoiding overmixing, which can develop tough gluten strands.
- Customize the recipe for dietary needs by substituting dairy-free eggnog, gluten-free flour, or using alternative sweeteners like maple syrup.
- Enhance storage by wrapping the cooled bread tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil to maintain moisture and freshness for up to 3-4 days at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg