Description
Seasonal warmth fills kitchens with christmas eggnog bread, a festive treat blending holiday spices and creamy richness. Rich notes of nutmeg and vanilla dance through each slice, inviting you to savor winter’s most comforting dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240ml) eggnog
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream or plain yogurt
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients and Extras:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze (optional):
- 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons eggnog
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F (175°C) and preparing a 9×5-inch loaf pan with grease and parchment paper lining.
- Create a dry mixture by combining flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl, then set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until achieving a light, airy texture, incorporating eggs individually and mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the creamed butter blend, alternating with eggnog and sour cream. Ensure thorough but careful mixing to maintain batter consistency.
- Transfer the prepared batter into the lined loaf pan, smoothing the surface for even baking.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 55-65 minutes, monitoring for a golden-brown color and checking doneness with a toothpick test.
- Allow the freshly baked bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Optional: Craft a delicate glaze by whisking powdered sugar, eggnog, and a hint of nutmeg until achieving a silky, pourable consistency.
- Drizzle the optional glaze over the cooled bread, creating an elegant finishing touch to this festive treat.
- Slice and serve the Christmas eggnog bread, savoring its rich, seasonal flavors.
Notes
- Adjust spices to personal taste, adding extra cinnamon or nutmeg for more intense holiday flavor.
- Prevent bread from drying out by not overbaking, checking doneness with a toothpick around 55-minute mark.
- Substitute dairy-free eggnog and plant-based butter for a vegan-friendly version of this festive bread.
- Enhance texture by folding in chopped nuts or dried cranberries for added crunch and holiday spirit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg