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Soft and tender, this cranberry eggnog bread is a must make at our house every holiday season!

Cranberry Eggnog Yeast Bread

Kara
Soft yeast bread with Craisins and eggnog, drizzled with an eggnog glaze.
4.50 from 4 votes
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Course Bread: Yeast Bread
Cuisine American
Servings 24 slices (2 loaves)
Calories 187 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dough:

  • 1 Tbsp instant yeast I use SAF brand
  • ¼ cup warm water
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 ¼ cups eggnog
  • ¼ cup oil or melted butter
  • 3- 3 ½ cups flour
  • ½ cup Craisins

Glaze:

  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 Tbsp eggnog
  • ¼ tsp vanilla
  • dash of nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • Dissolve yeast in the warm water in a large bowl. Add sugar, salt, nutmeg, eggnog, oil, and 1 1/2 cups of the flour. Beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add Craisins and enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead till smooth. Cover and let rest for 15-20 minutes.
  • Divide dough in half. (I find it easiest to cut it with a knife.) Take half of the dough and divide it into three equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 16" rope. Braid the three ropes together and tuck ends under. Place on a large baking sheet that has been sprayed with non stick cooking spray.
  • Repeat for the other half of the dough. Let braids raise till doubled, about an hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake braids for for 20-25 minutes or till lightly browned. Let cool for a few minutes.
  • For glaze: Combine all ingredients together till smooth. Drizzle over warm braids.

Notes

  • Yields 2 braided loaves about 12 inches long.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 187kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 57mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 29IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cranberry eggnog bread
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