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Amazing Christmas Eggnog Bread: 1 Slice Joy

A delightful bread infused with the rich flavors of eggnog, nutmeg, and butter, perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use 2 sticks
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup eggnog
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts Optional
  • powdered sugar for dusting Optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the eggnog, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. If desired, fold in the chopped nuts.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing out the top.
  2. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  4. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Serve warm for breakfast, toasted with butter for a snack, or with ice cream for dessert. Store in an airtight container for up to three days, or freeze for up to three months.