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Christmas Eggnog Bread Recipe

Christmas Eggnog Bread Recipe
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Indulge in the festive flavors of the holiday season with this delicious Christmas Eggnog Bread. Moist and flavorful, this quick bread is perfect for Christmas morning or as a delightful homemade gift.

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
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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)

Glaze (optional):

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
  3. Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, and rum extract if using.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the eggnog, mixing until just combined.
  5. Bake the bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Glaze the bread: For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, eggnog, and nutmeg. Drizzle over the cooled bread before serving.

Notes

  • This festive loaf makes a great holiday gift or Christmas morning treat.
  • Store leftovers wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • You can double the recipe to make two loaves—one to keep and one to share!

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