APRICOT & MACADAMIA EGGNOG BREAD

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Holidays and nut breads are made for each other. My spiced quick bread has three of the ingredients I can't resist - eggnog, apricots and macadamia nuts. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, NV

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

4-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large eggs, room temperature
2-1/2 cups eggnog
1/2 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/4 cup orange juice
3/4 cup chopped dried apricots
3/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts
GLAZE:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons eggnog

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk eggs, 2-1/2 cups eggnog, oil, orange zest and orange juice until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in apricots and macadamia nuts., Transfer to 2 greased 9-x5-in. loaf pans. Bake 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., For glaze, in a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and enough eggnog to reach drizzling consistency. Spoon over loaves. Freeze option: Securely wrap cooled loaves in foil, then freeze. To use, thaw at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Alberto Herrera
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.


Raja Alyan
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This bread is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is amazing!


Tina Sijale
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I've made this bread several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect holiday treat!


Awais Rehmat
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This was my first time making eggnog bread, and it turned out great! The bread was moist and flavorful, and the apricot and macadamia nuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


Lateef Jaan
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I made this bread for a holiday party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Nurun
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This bread is a great way to use up leftover eggnog. It's also a delicious and festive treat for the holidays.


Sita Pahadi
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I'm not a big fan of eggnog, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The bread was delicious, and the apricot and macadamia nuts added a nice touch of flavor.


Md Sohiel
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This recipe is a keeper! The bread was moist, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again for my next holiday party.


Andile AJ
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my bread didn't turn out as moist as I would have liked. I think I might have overcooked it.


Samir Rawal
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This bread was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it. They said it was the perfect holiday treat.


River Bridges
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm glad I tried it. The bread was delicious! The apricot and macadamia nuts added a nice sweetness and crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Saeed Akhtar
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This bread is a must-try for anyone who loves eggnog. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness. The apricot and macadamia nuts add a nice touch of flavor and texture.


Yousaf Bahi
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I love the unique flavor combination in this bread. The apricot and macadamia nuts add a nice sweetness and crunch. The bread is also very moist and flavorful.


Prince irfan Etc
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This bread was easy to make and turned out perfectly! The flavors of the apricot, macadamia nuts, and eggnog all came together beautifully. It was a hit with my family and friends.


Md.Raihan Khan
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I've never been a big fan of eggnog, but this bread changed my mind! The apricot and macadamia nuts really complemented the eggnog flavor, and the bread was incredibly moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


Zina Sayed
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This eggnog bread was a delightful surprise! The apricot and macadamia nuts added a unique and flavorful twist to the classic holiday treat. The bread was moist and fluffy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. I'll definitely be making this