Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp rum extract (optional)
For the glaze (optional):
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp eggnog
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and rum extract (if using).
- Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the eggnog. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined — do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If desired, whisk together the powdered sugar, eggnog, and nutmeg to make a glaze. Drizzle over the cooled bread.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy a taste of Christmas!
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