Eggnog Bread

Ingredients:

Eggnog Bread

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 3.4 oz vanilla instant pudding mix
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 ¼ cups eggnog
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon rum extract

Eggnog Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• ¼ teaspoon rum extract
• ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons eggnog
• 1 to 2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)

Instructions:

Make the Bread

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, pudding mix, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and allspice.
3. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar. Mix until smooth.
4. Add the eggs and beat until well incorporated.
5. Stir in the eggnog, vanilla extract, and rum extract.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the Glaze

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, rum extract, nutmeg, and eggnog.
2. Add milk a little at a time until the glaze reaches a pourable consistency.

Glaze the Bread

• Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf. Allow it to set before slicing.

Serving and Storage

• Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
• Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Optional Variations

• Add white chocolate chips or chopped pecans to the batter.
• Sprinkle extra nutmeg on top of the glaze for added holiday flavor.
• Serve toasted with a little butter for a comforting treat.

This Eggnog Bread is rich, festive, and full of holiday warmth perfect for celebrating the season.