Eggnog Bread

Name: Eggnog Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 3 mini loaves
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 1 c eggnog; 2 tsp rum or rum extract (optional); 1 c sugar; 1 tsp vanilla; 1/2 c butter, softened; 2 1/4 c flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg

By Teresa Jacobson
@foundmyzen

This one always surprises people. Even people who don't like eggnog like this bread! It was a holiday favorite at my coffee shop and has earned a place in my "holiday traditions" file. It makes great muffins too and freezes well.
* The Eggnog Bread is the one on the far right of photo. Also pictured, , , and Cranberry Orange breads.

Rating:

★★★★★ 4 votes5

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Serves:

3 mini loaves

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

35 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

2 large

eggs
1 c

eggnog
2 tsp

rum or rum extract (optional)
1 c

sugar
1 tsp

vanilla
1/2 c

butter, softened
2 1/4 c

flour
2 tsp

baking powder
1/2 tsp

salt
1/4 tsp

freshly grated nutmeg
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How to Make Eggnog Bread

Step-by-Step

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat preferred pan(s) with nonstick spray.
In a large bowl, combine eggs, eggnog, rum extract, sugar, vanilla, and butter until well blended; set aside.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Add to eggnog mixture and stir until just blended; pour into prepared pan(s) and bake.
standard muffins: about 20 minutes
jumbo muffins: about 25-30 minutes
mini loaves: 35-40 minutes
9x5 loaf pan: 40-60
VARIATION*** Add about 3/4 - 1 cup fresh cranberries to the batter. Very nice flavor and color!