Eggnog Bread

Everyone loves eggnog during the holiday season, but have you ever tried Eggnog Bread? Think warm spices, creamy eggnog, and the perfect amount of sweetness all in one warm, fluffy loaf, topped with an optional eggnog glaze.

Easy Eggnog Bread Recipe

The holidays just aren’t complete without all the delicious baked goods that come with them. It’s that magical time of year when cake for breakfast is socially acceptable, and the scent of warm spices fills the air. 

One holiday staple that often gets overlooked in the baking frenzy is eggnog. While it’s commonly enjoyed as a drink, eggnog can also be used to create some seriously tasty treats, like this easy eggnog bread recipe. Enjoy it with your morning coffee, pair it with ice cream after dinner, or just eat it straight out of the pan while hiding from your in-laws. No judgment here!

Ingredients

• Unsalted butter: Adds richness and keeps the bread moist.  
• All-purpose flour: The base of the bread, giving it structure.  
• Granulated sugar: Sweetens the bread just right.  
• Eggs + 2 egg yolks: Adds moisture and helps bind everything together.  
• Baking powder: Makes the bread rise nice and fluffy.  
• Salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances flavor.  
• Vanilla: Brings a warm, sweet aroma to the bread.  
• Eggnog: You can use a store-bought carton of eggnog or homemade eggnog for that classic holiday flavor.  
• Rum: Adds a warm, boozy kick to the mix.  
• Cinnamon & nutmeg: These spices bring all the cozy holiday vibes.

For the glaze (optional):  

• Powdered sugar: Sweetens the glaze to perfection.  
• Eggnog: For even more yummy eggnog flavor.

How to Make Delicious Eggnog Bread

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

To start, preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a standard loaf pan (9×5-inch and 8×4-inch both work) and line with a sling of parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Set aside.

Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.

Next, add the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla. Mix until all ingredients are combined.

Step 4: Combine

Add half of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and fold until just combined. Then pour in the eggnog and stir until the batter looks smooth. Add the remaining dry ingredients and gently fold again, stopping as soon as the mixture comes together.

Step 5: Bake

Now pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. The bake time will vary depending on the size of your pan:

• If you are using a 9×5-inch loaf pan, bake for 50-55 minutes
• If you are using an 8×4-inch loaf pan, bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes – 1 hour and 15 minutes.  At the end of the cook time, a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf should come out clean.

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 6: Glaze (Optional)

To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, eggnog, and vanilla until smooth.

Drizzle over cooled bread and let it set before slicing. Serve and enjoy!

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Storage

Have any leftover eggnog bread? Store it in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. You can also store it in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze it for longer storage. If freezing, wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap, then place it in a freezer bag.

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