Ingredients:
Wet Ingredients:
1 cup eggnog
2 large eggs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Optional Add-ins:
1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts)
1/2 cup dried fruits (such as cranberries or raisins)
Instructions:
Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggnog, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In another bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
Add Optional Ingredients:
If using, gently fold in the nuts and/or dried fruits into the batter.
Bake the Bread:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Cool and Serve:
Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple icing for extra sweetness.
Enjoy your festive and flavorful Christmas Eggnog Bread! It’s perfect for holiday breakfasts or as a sweet treat with a cup of coffee or tea.