Description
Festive holiday spirit shines through this Christmas Eggnog Bread, blending creamy richness with seasonal spices. Warm, comforting slices invite you to savor the delightful flavors of the season with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Dry Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups (595 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Spices and Extracts:
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon rum extract (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1.25 cups (296 ml) eggnog
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup (118 ml) vegetable oil (or melted butter)
Glaze:
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) eggnog
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm the kitchen oven to 350F (175C), carefully preparing a 9×5-inch loaf pan with a light coating of grease to prevent sticking.
- Create a delicate dry ingredient blend by whisking flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon together in a medium mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- In a separate large bowl, craft a smooth liquid mixture by vigorously blending sugars, vegetable oil, eggnog, eggs, vanilla extract, and rum extract until the texture becomes consistent and glossy.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring with minimal manipulation to maintain a light, airy consistency. Stop mixing the moment ingredients are just incorporated to prevent dense bread.
- Transfer the complete batter into the prepared loaf pan, ensuring an even distribution. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and dry.
- Allow the freshly baked bread to rest inside the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature.
- Prepare a silky glaze by whisking powdered sugar and eggnog until achieving a smooth, pourable consistency. Adjust liquid proportions to create the desired thickness.
- Once bread has completely cooled, elegantly drizzle the glaze across the surface, finishing with a delicate sprinkle of nutmeg for a festive, decorative touch.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure even mixing and a smoother batter consistency.
- Substitute whole wheat flour for a portion of all-purpose flour to add more nutrition and a slightly nutty flavor.
- Replace rum extract with additional vanilla or almond extract for a non-alcoholic version that’s kid-friendly and still delicious.
- Fold in dried cranberries or chopped nuts like pecans for extra texture and holiday-inspired flavor variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg