Description
This Festive Eggnog Sourdough Bread recipe blends the rich, spiced flavor of holiday eggnog with tangy artisan sourdough. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this holiday bread features cinnamon, nutmeg, and a soft custard-like crumb. Ideal for holiday baking and Christmas gatherings.
Ingredients
1/4 cup active sourdough starter
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups eggnog
2 tablespoons honey
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
1. Build your levain by mixing the sourdough starter with 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 cup eggnog. Let it rest for 4 to 6 hours until bubbly.
2. In a large bowl, combine levain, remaining flour, eggnog, honey, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Mix to form a shaggy dough. Rest 30 minutes.
3. Perform stretch-and-folds every 30 minutes for 2 hours to develop gluten.
4. Cover and let the dough bulk ferment at room temperature for 4 to 5 hours until nearly doubled.
5. Shape the dough into a boule or oval and place it in a floured banneton, seam side up.
6. Refrigerate overnight or up to 18 hours for cold proofing.
7. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with Dutch oven inside. Score loaf, bake covered 20 minutes, then uncovered 25 minutes.
8. Cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
This bread is best made with full-fat eggnog for a rich texture.
You can customize the spices or add dried fruit for extra flavor.
Let the loaf cool completely before slicing to preserve its crumb.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus resting)
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg