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Christmas Glazed Eggnog Bread Recipe

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This Christmas Glazed Eggnog Bread combines the festive flavors of traditional eggnog with warm spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, resulting in a moist and flavorful holiday loaf. Topped with a sweet and spiced eggnog glaze, this bread is perfect for seasonal breakfasts, snacks, or dessert during the winter holidays.

Ingredients

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For the Bread:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/4 cups whole eggnog
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon rum extract
  • 2 large eggs

For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon rum extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2–4 tablespoons eggnog (enough to achieve drizzle consistency)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan or spray with baking spray, then set it aside.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground nutmeg, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together whole eggnog, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, pure vanilla extract, rum extract, and eggs until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until moistened and combined. Be careful not to overmix to avoid a dense texture.
  5. Transfer Batter to Pan and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean.
  6. Cool the Bread: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 20 minutes. Then remove it from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, rum extract, ground nutmeg, and 2 tablespoons of eggnog, adding more eggnog (up to 4 tablespoons) gradually to reach a drizzle consistency.
  8. Glaze the Bread: Once the bread is slightly warm (no longer hot), drizzle the glaze evenly over the top, allowing it to soak into the bread. Continue drizzling until all the glaze is used.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and light.
  • Use whole eggnog for the best flavor and richness.
  • Ensure the bread is only slightly warm before glazing to avoid melting the glaze completely.
  • You can substitute rum extract with bourbon extract or omit it for a milder flavor.
  • This bread stores well at room temperature for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

Keywords: Christmas bread, eggnog bread, holiday bread, glazed bread, festive bread, nutmeg bread, cinnamon bread

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