Description
This sourdough eggnog bread is a delightful festive treat combining the tangy flavor of sourdough with the rich taste of eggnog.
Ingredients
Scale
- 100 g sourdough starter
- 250 g eggnog
- 350 g all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 40 g granulated sugar
- 30 g unsalted butter, softened
- 5 g salt
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the sourdough starter, eggnog, flour, egg, sugar, salt, nutmeg, and vanilla until a sticky dough forms. Rest for 30 minutes.
- Add softened butter and knead the dough until smooth and elastic (8–10 minutes).
- Cover and bulk ferment at room temperature for 4–6 hours, doing 3 stretch-and-folds every 30 minutes for the first 90 minutes.
- Shape into a ball or place in a loaf pan once doubled in size.
- Cover and cold-proof in the refrigerator for 8–12 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake covered for 20 minutes, then uncovered for 20–25 minutes until golden and sounds hollow.
Notes
- This bread is perfect for the holidays or as a special breakfast.
- Experiment with different spices to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg