Description
A heartwarming Eggnog Bread that captures the essence of the holiday season with hints of nutmeg, cinnamon, and a soft buttery crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in eggnog and melted butter.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 60-70 minutes.
- Check for doneness with a toothpick. Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For a vegan variant, replace eggs with flax eggs or applesauce. You can also use whole wheat or gluten-free flour if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Eggnog, Bread, Holiday, Dessert, Baking