Description
Festive holiday spirits come alive in this Eggnog Bread, blending rich creamy notes with warm spices. Christmas cheer meets bakery magic, inviting you to savor each delectable slice of seasonal comfort.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup eggnog (non-alcoholic)
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon rum extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and ready a 9×5-inch loaf pan with grease or parchment paper for effortless bread removal.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of spices and leavening agents.
- Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the bread.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter-sugar mixture, thoroughly blending after each addition to create a uniform texture.
- Gently fold in eggnog, vanilla extract, and rum extract, stirring until the wet ingredients form a cohesive liquid mixture.
- Gradually introduce dry ingredients into the wet mixture, folding carefully to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender crumb.
- If desired, fold chopped nuts into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to ensure an even bake.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through cooking to promote uniform browning.
- Verify doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should emerge clean with no raw batter.
- Let the bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes, allowing it to set and cool slightly.
- Remove from pan and transfer to a wire rack, allowing complete cooling before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Adjust the rum extract for a kid-friendly version by reducing or omitting it completely, which ensures everyone can enjoy this festive treat.
- Enhance moisture by substituting some butter with sour cream or Greek yogurt, creating a tender crumb that stays fresh longer.
- Customize the bread with optional mix-ins like dried cranberries, white chocolate chips, or chopped pecans to elevate the holiday flavor profile.
- Transform the recipe into muffins by reducing baking time to 18-22 minutes and using a standard muffin tin for individual portion control.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Mocktails
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg