Vanilla Eggnog Holiday Bread 🎄
A festive and comforting holiday bread infused with the delightful flavors of vanilla and eggnog, topped with a sweet, spiced crumb. Perfect for sharing or enjoying by yourself!
Equipment
- Mini Loaf Pans
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix dry mix only
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 3/4 cups prepared eggnog at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon rum extract optional, for extra holiday cheer!
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg freshly ground tastes amazing!
For the Crumb Topping
- 1/4 cup cold salted butter cubed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Get Ready to Bake: Preheat your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour four mini loaf pans, setting them aside for later.
- Mix the Wet Goodness: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, 1 cup sugar, and the dry vanilla pudding mix until it's smooth and creamy. Next, whisk in the eggnog, eggs, vanilla extract, and rum extract (if you're using it) until everything is wonderfully combined.
- Combine the Dry Bits: Grab another bowl and whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Make sure there are no lumps!
- Gently Bring Them Together: Gradually add the dry ingredient mix into your wet mixture. Stir just until the flour disappears and everything is combined. Remember, don't overmix – a gentle touch keeps your bread super tender!
- Fill Your Pans: Divide your lovely batter evenly among the four prepared mini loaf pans, using a spoon or spatula to smooth the tops.
- Whip Up the Crumb Topping: In a small bowl, combine the cold, cubed butter, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup flour, cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Use a fork or your fingertips to blend it until it looks like coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
- Top and Bake: Sprinkle this delightful crumb topping generously over the batter in each mini loaf pan. Pop them into your preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick poked into the center comes out clean.
- Cool Down: Let your mini loaves cool in their pans for about 10 minutes, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your homemade, festive treat!
Notes
PREP TIME & NUTRITION:
Prep Time: 18 minutes
Cook Time: 37 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4 (mini loaves)
Calories: 900 kcal (per mini loaf)
Total Carbs: 135 g (per mini loaf)
Net Carbs: 128 g (per mini loaf)
Fats: 33 g (per mini loaf)
Protein: 8 g (per mini loaf)
Prep Time: 18 minutes
Cook Time: 37 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4 (mini loaves)
Calories: 900 kcal (per mini loaf)
Total Carbs: 135 g (per mini loaf)
Net Carbs: 128 g (per mini loaf)
Fats: 33 g (per mini loaf)
Protein: 8 g (per mini loaf)
