Description
Rich and festive, this eggnog bread brings classic holiday flavors to every slice — spiced with nutmeg, tender, and perfect to enjoy with a cup of coffee or cocoa during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup sugar
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup eggnog
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan to prepare it for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg until well combined to ensure an even distribution of leavening and spices.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the sugar, eggnog, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, which will give the batter richness and flavor.
- Mix Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until the batter is smooth and no flour streaks remain; avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan, spreading it evenly, then bake for 50 to 55 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing to let the structure set and prevent crumbling when cut.
Notes
- Add ½ cup chopped pecans to the batter for added crunch and nutty flavor.
- For extra sweetness, drizzle a glaze made from powdered sugar and eggnog over the cooled bread.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
