CHRISTMAS EGGNOG BREAD

Step 1: Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray or butter, and lightly dust it with flour.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until well combined. Set aside.

Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).

Step 4: Add Eggs and Flavorings

  1. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  2. Add the eggnog and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.

Step 5: Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients

  1. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
  2. If desired, fold in the chopped nuts.

Step 6: Bake the Bread

  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, loosely cover it with aluminum foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.

Step 7: Cool and Prepare the Glaze

  1. Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.
  2. While the bread cools, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and eggnog in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more eggnog or powdered sugar as needed.

Step 8: Glaze and Garnish

  1. Once the bread is completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the top.
  2. Sprinkle a little ground nutmeg on top for a festive touch.

Step 9: Slice and Serve

  1. Slice the Christmas Eggnog Bread and serve it as a delightful holiday treat. It pairs wonderfully with coffee or hot cocoa!

Storage Tips

  • Room Temperature: Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Refrigerator: For longer storage, you can refrigerate it for up to 1 week.
  • Freezer: To freeze, wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

This Christmas Eggnog Bread is a lovely addition to your holiday baking repertoire, filled with the warm, comforting flavors of the season. Enjoy the joy of the holidays with each delicious slice!

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