Italian Christmas Bread With Eggnog Glaze Recipe

Name: Italian Christmas Bread With Eggnog Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Bread:; 1/2 cup hazelnuts; 1 cup eggnog, plus; 1 tablespoon eggnog; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 egg; 1 egg yolk; 3 cups bread flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast; 2 tablespoons anise seed; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; For the Glaze:; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon eggnog

Servings: persons

For the Bread:
1/2 cup hazelnuts
1 cup eggnog, plus
1 tablespoon eggnog
2 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 egg
1 egg yolk
3 cups bread flour
1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
2 tablespoons anise seed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Glaze:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon eggnog

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["Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).", "Spread hazelnuts evenly on a baking sheet. Bake until lightly toasted, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven, transfer the nuts to a bowl, and let them cool.", "Place the eggnog, sugar, salt, butter, egg, egg yolk, bread flour, yeast, anise seed, and cinnamon into the bread machine. Program the machine for a basic cycle with the crust as ""medium."" Press start. Do not use the delay timer.", "Place the cooled toasted hazelnuts into the machine between Knead Cycle 1 and Knead Cycle 2. When the baking cycle ends, immediately remove the bread from the pan and allow it to cool on a rack.", "Prepare the glaze by combining the confectioners' sugar and eggnog in a bowl; mix well. It should be a drizzling consistency. Drizzle the glaze on the cooled bread before slicing."]

697

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Bread:, 1/2 cup hazelnuts, 1 cup eggnog, plus, 1 tablespoon eggnog, and more.

Yes, Italian Christmas Bread With Eggnog Glaze falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Italian Christmas Bread With Eggnog Glaze

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Variations & substitutions

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