Description
Rich holiday magic rises in this Christmas eggnog bread, blending festive spices with creamy eggnog’s smooth embrace. Warm kitchen aromas invite celebrations while family and friends savor each delightful slice.
Ingredients
Scale
main ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
wet ingredients:
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
leavening and spices:
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg to eliminate any lumps and create a uniform dry mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until they become light and frothy, then incorporate the eggnog, vegetable oil, milk, vanilla extract, and sugar, blending until the wet ingredients are completely smooth and well-integrated.
- Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined, taking care not to overmix which could result in a dense, tough bread.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly and tap the pan gently on the counter to release any trapped air bubbles.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Once cooled, slice and serve the eggnog bread, which can be enjoyed plain or with a light dusting of powdered sugar for extra festive flair.
Notes
- Substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version that maintains the creamy texture and rich flavor profile.
- Reduce sugar content by using stevia or monk fruit sweetener to create a lower-calorie holiday treat without compromising taste.
- Fold in chopped pecans or dried cranberries for added texture and festive holiday crunch that elevates the bread’s complexity.
- Allow bread to rest overnight before serving to enhance flavor development and create a more moist, tender crumb that melts in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg