Eggnog Bread

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Here’s your full, rich, bakery-style Eggnog Bread recipe — warm, festive, and perfect for cozy mornings (honestly, it fits right in with your love for comforting cakes like your Cloud Cake 😊).

🎄 Eggnog Bread – Soft, Spiced Holiday Loaf

🧁 Introduction

Eggnog Bread is the essence of the holidays baked into a soft, tender loaf. Infused with warm spices, creamy eggnog, and a hint of vanilla sweetness, this bread delivers that nostalgic Christmas flavor in every bite. Whether enjoyed with coffee on a cold morning or served as a dessert, it’s a comforting treat that fills your kitchen with festive aromas.

🛒 Ingredients

🥖 For the Eggnog Bread:

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3.4 oz vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup eggnog

🍶 Optional Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons eggnog
  • Pinch of nutmeg

🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prep

  • Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F)
  • Grease and line a loaf pan

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

  • In a bowl, whisk together:
    flour, pudding mix, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon

Step 3: Cream Butter & Sugar

  • In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy

Step 4: Add Eggs & Flavor

  • Beat in eggs one at a time
  • Add vanilla extract

Step 5: Combine

  • Alternate adding dry ingredients and eggnog
  • Mix gently until just combined (don’t overmix!)

Step 6: Bake

  • Pour batter into pan
  • Bake for 50–60 minutes
  • Toothpick should come out clean

Step 7: Cool & Glaze

  • Let cool 10 minutes, then remove from pan
  • Drizzle glaze over cooled bread

🍽️ Methods & Tips (Secret to Perfection ✨)

  • Room temperature ingredients = smoother batter
  • Don’t overmix → keeps bread soft and fluffy
  • Add nuts or raisins for extra texture
  • Sprinkle sugar on top before baking for a slight crunch

📜 History of Eggnog Bread

Eggnog itself dates back to medieval Britain, where a drink called “posset” was made with milk, eggs, and spices. Over time, it became a holiday favorite in North America. Bakers later transformed this festive drink into cakes and breads, giving us delicious creations like Eggnog Bread — a modern holiday classic.

🧪 Formation (How It Comes Together)

  • The pudding mix locks in moisture → ultra-soft crumb
  • Eggnog + butter create richness
  • Spices give that warm holiday aroma
  • Baking transforms the batter into a golden, tender loaf with a delicate crust

❤️ Why People Love It

  • Cozy, nostalgic holiday flavor
  • Super soft and moist texture
  • Easy to make but feels fancy
  • Perfect with coffee, tea, or even hot chocolate

🎄 Conclusion

Eggnog Bread is more than just a recipe — it’s a slice of holiday comfort. From the warm spices to the creamy richness, every bite feels like Christmas morning. It’s simple enough for everyday baking but special enough to share with loved ones.

If you want, I can turn this into a chocolate eggnog version or even a stuffed eggnog cake (you’d probably love that based on your dessert style 🍰).

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