Italian Christmas Bread with Eggnog Glaze

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Delicious Italian Christmas Bread with Eggnog Glaze
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Prep

30 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

2 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

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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

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
441
Sugar
19g
Fat
17g
This Italian Christmas Bread is a traditional sweet bread that is usually made during the Christmas season in Italy. The bread is infused with anise seeds and cinnamon to give it a unique flavor and aroma. The bread is soft and chewy and filled with roasted hazelnuts, which add texture and crunch. The eggnog glaze gives the bread a sweet and creamy finish.

Instructions

1.Toast the hazelnuts in a skillet over low heat until fragrant and golden.
2.In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggnog, white sugar, salt, butter, egg and egg yolk.
3.In a separate bowl, mix bread flour, yeast, anise seed and cinnamon.
4.Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
5.Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
6.Cover the dough and let it rest for 1 hour.
7.Shape the dough into a round shape and let it rest for another 30 minutes.
8.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the bread for 30-35 minutes.
9.Whisk together the confectioners' sugar and eggnog to make the glaze.
10.Allow the bread to cool before drizzling the glaze on top of the bread.

PROS

This Italian Christmas bread is soft, chewy and perfectly sweet.
The eggnog glaze gives the bread a festive twist.

It’s perfect to serve during holiday gatherings with family and friends.

CONS

This bread is high in calories, sugar and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

It’s not suitable for those with allergies to hazelnuts.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The hazelnuts in this recipe are a good source of protein, healthy fats, fiber, vitamins and minerals.
The cinnamon in this recipe has been linked to lowering blood sugar and improving brain function.

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