Fruited Eggnog Bread

2 eggs
2 3/4 c flour
3/4 c sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 1/2 c dairy eggnog
1 egg, beaten
1/4 c butter, melted
1 Tbsp rum OR 1 tsp rum extract + 2 tsp water
3/4 c nuts, chopped
3/4 c mixed candied fruit
Mix well first 5 ingredients. Stir in eggnog, egg, butter and rum just until flour is moistened. (Mixture will be lumpy) Fold in nuts and candied fruit; spread mixture in a well-greased 9X5 loaf pan. Bake at 350º for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool on rack for 10 minutes before removing from pan. Nice served warm.
Makes 1 loaf
Source: Marcia Weinhauer

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