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Christmas Eggnog Bread

Christmas eggnog bread with glass of eggnog
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Rich and tasty, this easy holiday quick bread is sure to please.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter (softened)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon rum extract (optional, but adds authentic flavor)
  • 1 cup eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts or white chocolate chips (optional)

Optional glaze:

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 teaspoons eggnog
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 to 2 drops of rum extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla and rum extract.
  4. Combine: Add dry ingredients alternately with eggnog, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined — do not overmix.
  5. Fold in extras: Stir in chopped nuts or white chocolate chips if desired.
  6. Bake: Pour into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to finish cooling.
  8. Optional glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, eggnog, and rum extract together until smooth. Drizzle over cooled loaf and sprinkle with nutmeg.

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