Description
This Eggnog Bread is a festive sweet bread infused with creamy eggnog, warming nutmeg, and fragrant vanilla. Its moist, tender crumb makes it perfect for holiday breakfasts or as a delightful gift during the Christmas season.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to fully preheat to ensure even baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggnog, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and nutmeg thoroughly to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and gently fold together just until the batter is homogeneous. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Prepare Pan and Bake: Pour the batter into a greased or lined loaf pan. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For added sweetness and texture, fold in white chocolate chips before baking.
- Drizzle a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk over the cooled bread for extra festivity.
- Store the bread wrapped at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Holiday
