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Eggnog Bread Recipe – Easy Homemade Holiday Sweet Bread with Glaze

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This festive eggnog bread is soft, tender, and infused with classic holiday flavors of nutmeg and vanilla, then finished with a creamy eggnog glaze. It’s quick to make, perfect for gatherings, and guaranteed to bring cozy comfort to your holiday table.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour (or use a 1:1 gluten-free blend for GF option)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened (or margarine for dairy-free)
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml) eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
  • Optional: 1/2 cup (60 g) chopped pecans or walnuts
  • For the glaze:
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons eggnog
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Optional: pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla extract. Scrape down the bowl between additions.
  5. Mix in eggnog on low speed until fully combined (mixture may look curdled).
  6. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients in two batches, folding gently with a spatula until just combined.
  7. Fold in nuts or other mix-ins if using.
  8. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Tent with foil after 40 minutes if top browns too quickly.
  10. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. For the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, eggnog, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt until smooth and pourable.
  12. Drizzle or pour glaze over cooled bread. Let set 15-20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and butter for best texture. Don’t overmix the batter to keep the loaf tender. Freshly grated nutmeg adds extra flavor. Glaze only when bread is fully cooled. For gluten-free or dairy-free, substitute flour and nog as needed. Bread tastes even better the next day as flavors deepen.

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Keywords: eggnog bread, holiday bread, sweet bread, Christmas baking, eggnog glaze, festive dessert, easy loaf, nutmeg, vanilla, brunch

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