Christmas Eggnog Bread
Christmas Eggnog Bread is a soft and tender quick bread infused with classic eggnog flavors, nutmeg, and vanilla. With a moist, cake-like crumb and a buttery, festive aroma, it's perfect for gifting, breakfast, or dessert during the holiday season.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup eggnog
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9 by 5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until light and frothy.
- Add the eggnog, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture and whisk until well combined.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSodium: 280mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19g
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