Description
Festive holiday spirit shines through this Christmas Glazed Eggnog Bread, blending creamy eggnog’s richness with warm seasonal spices. Moist crumb and sweet vanilla glaze invite winter celebrations, promising delightful moments shared with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (480 milliliters)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup whole fat eggnog (240 milliliters)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (180 milliliters)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (120 milliliters)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon rum extract
- 2 large eggs
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar (240 milliliters)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon rum extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2–3 tablespoons eggnog (30–45 milliliters)
Instructions
- Prepare a medium bowl and combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution of spices.
- In a separate large bowl, blend eggnog, sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, rum extract, and eggs until the mixture becomes smooth and uniform.
- Carefully fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring gently to prevent overmixing. The batter should look just combined with minimal lumps.
- Transfer the batter into a greased loaf pan, ensuring even distribution and smooth surface. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, rotating pan halfway through cooking time. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean with minimal crumbs.
- Allow bread to rest in the pan for 20 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to stabilize the structure and prevent soggy bottom.
- Prepare glaze by whisking powdered sugar, vanilla extract, rum extract, nutmeg, and eggnog until achieving a smooth, drizzling consistency.
- Once bread has cooled completely, generously drizzle glaze over the top, allowing it to naturally cascade down the sides.
- Let glaze set for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve at room temperature and enjoy this festive holiday treat.
Notes
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature to help them blend smoothly and create a more consistent batter.
- Substitute dairy-free eggnog and plant-based milk for a vegan-friendly version that maintains the holiday flavor profile.
- Fold ingredients gently to prevent dense, tough bread by avoiding overmixing the batter.
- Store wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or in an airtight container to keep the bread moist for up to 3-4 days at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 4.5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg