EGGNOG FRUIT BREAD

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Presents from the pantry are a tradition in my family, and this moist, fruity quick bread is a favorite. I wrap loaves in cellophane and garnish with stickers and curly ribbons. -Margo Stich, Rochester, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup vegetable oil
1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon rum extract
1-1/2 cups eggnog
3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup candied fruit
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat eggs and oil. Beat in the sugar, extracts and eggnog. Combine 2-1/2 cups flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to egg mixture. Toss the fruit with remaining flour; stir into batter. Fold in walnuts. , Pour into two greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 82mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.