CHRISTMAS EGGNOG BREAD

Why Make This Recipe

This Christmas Eggnog Bread is a perfect treat for the holiday season. It has a sweet and soft texture, with the rich taste of eggnog in every bite. It’s easy to make and brings that cozy holiday feeling to your kitchen.

If you enjoy baking for your family or want to give something homemade as a gift, this bread is a great choice. It fills your home with a warm smell while baking and tastes even better the next day. You can also serve it with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate.

This recipe is simple, and you don’t need any special tools. The glaze on top adds an extra touch of sweetness, making this bread perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a holiday snack. It’s a recipe your whole family will enjoy.

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How to Make Christmas Eggnog Bread

Ingredients:

For the Bread:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup eggnog
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon rum extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 to 3 tablespoons eggnog
• A pinch of nutmeg (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and set it aside.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
3. In another bowl, beat the eggs. Add the sugar, eggnog, melted butter, rum extract, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Don’t overmix.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
6. Bake for about 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
7. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it to cool completely.
8. In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar and eggnog to make the glaze. Drizzle it over the cooled bread.
9. Sprinkle a bit of nutmeg on top if you like.