Description
This Eggnog Bread is a moist and festive quick bread infused with the warm flavors of classic holiday eggnog. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a holiday snack. 🎄🍞🥚
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or dried fruit
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in eggnog and vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in nuts or dried fruit if using.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
🎁 This bread is perfect for holiday gifting or serving at brunch. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Christmas Recipes, Holiday Baking, Quick Breads
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: eggnog bread, holiday bread, christmas quick bread, festive breakfast bread, eggnog recipe