Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of the season with this delightful Christmas Eggnog Bread. A perfect treat for holiday gatherings or as a thoughtful gift for friends and family.
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)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or white chocolate chips (optional)
- Powdered sugar or glaze for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Cream butter and sugar, add eggs one at a time, then stir in eggnog, vanilla extract, and rum extract.
- Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, fold in nuts or chocolate if desired.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar or glaze before serving.
Notes
- This bread stays moist for several days and is perfect for gifting.
- You can use dairy-free eggnog and vegan butter for a non-dairy version.
- For a simple glaze, mix 1 cup powdered sugar with 2–3 tablespoons of eggnog.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
