Description
Sweet holiday memories unfold with Christmas Glazed Eggnog Bread, a festive slice of seasonal comfort. Warm spices and creamy eggnog blend perfectly, offering you a delightful taste of Christmas cheer in each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups (296 ml) whole eggnog
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups (313 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Spices and Extracts:
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon rum extract
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon rum extract
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 24 tablespoons (360 ml) eggnog (enough to achieve drizzle consistency)
Instructions
- Craft a harmonious blend of dry ingredients by sifting together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a medium mixing vessel.
- In a separate spacious bowl, whisk eggnog, sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, rum extract, and eggs until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform liquid.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry components, stirring with delicate movements until just combined – avoiding overmixing which can compromise the bread’s tender texture.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan by coating with baking spray or greasing and flouring thoroughly.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to ensure an even distribution.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, monitoring until the bread achieves a golden hue and a toothpick emerges clean when inserted into the center.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bread to rest in the pan for 20 minutes, enabling it to set and cool slightly.
- Carefully transfer the loaf to a cooling rack, letting it reach room temperature completely.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, vanilla extract, rum extract, ground nutmeg, and eggnog in a small bowl, adjusting the liquid to create a smooth, drizzleable consistency.
- Once the bread has cooled to a mild warmth, generously drizzle the glaze over the surface, allowing it to cascade and penetrate the bread’s delicate crumb.
Notes
- Adjust the rum extract for a kid-friendly version by reducing or omitting it completely, ensuring everyone can enjoy this festive treat.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly option that maintains the bread’s soft, tender texture.
- Control moisture by not overmixing the batter, which prevents a tough, dense bread and keeps the crumb light and delicate.
- Enhance flavor depth by using freshly grated nutmeg instead of pre-ground, providing a more vibrant and aromatic holiday essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 255
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 137 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg