eggnog bread

New Orleans, LA
Updated on Dec 5, 2011

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, http://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/chocolate/double-chocolate-zucchini-bread.html?p=5, http://www.justapinch.com/recipes/bread/muffins/lemon-poppyseed-bread-muffins.html?p=3, and Cranberry Orange breads.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake
yield 3 mini loaves

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup eggnog
  • 2 teaspoons rum or rum extract (optional)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

How To Make eggnog bread

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat preferred pan(s) with nonstick spray.
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl, combine eggs, eggnog, rum extract, sugar, vanilla, and butter until well blended; set aside.
  • Step 3
    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
  • Step 4
    VARIATION*** Add about 3/4 - 1 cup fresh cranberries to the batter. Very nice flavor and color!

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Category: Muffins
Category: Sweet Breads
Keyword: #butter
Keyword: #eggs
Keyword: #rum
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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