Holiday Rum Loaf Bread Machine

Elevate your holiday baking with this delightful Holiday Rum Loaf, perfectly crafted in a bread machine for ultimate ease. This festive loaf combines the warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg with the deep, aromatic flavor of dark rum, creating a treat that’s irresistibly cozy and celebratory. Packed with colorful dried fruits like raisins and cranberries, and optionally studded with crunchy pecans or walnuts, this bread is as visually stunning as it is delicious. The bread machine handles all the heavy lifting, from kneading to baking, leaving you with a golden, tender loaf that’s ready to impress. Perfect for holiday brunches, gift-giving, or simply enjoying with a cup of coffee, this loaf also pairs beautifully with a drizzle of rum glaze or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for an extra festive flourish. Whether you're a seasoned baker or new to bread machines, this easy recipe is the ultimate addition to your holiday repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:190 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 0.75 cup Milk
• 0.25 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 Egg
• 2 tablespoons Dark rum
• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.75 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 0.75 cup Chopped dried fruits (e.g., raisins, cranberries, apricots)
• 0.5 cup Chopped nuts (optional, e.g., pecans or walnuts)

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, warm the milk and butter together over low heat until the butter is melted. Let it cool slightly until it's lukewarm.

Step 2

Pour the lukewarm milk and butter mixture into the bread machine pan.

Step 3

Add the egg and dark rum to the bread machine pan.

Step 4

Add the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg into the pan on top of the liquid ingredients. Do not stir.

Step 5

Make a small well in the dry ingredients and add the instant yeast.

Step 6

Set the bread machine to the 'Basic' or 'Sweet Bread' setting, select the light or medium crust color, and start the cycle.

Step 7

About 5 minutes into the kneading process, open the bread machine lid and scrape down the sides of the pan with a spatula if necessary. Ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.

Step 8

When the machine signals for mixing additional ingredients, add the chopped dried fruits and nuts (if using). If your machine doesn’t have this signal, add these ingredients manually about 5 minutes before the end of the kneading cycle.

Step 9

Allow the bread machine to complete its cycle, including kneading, rising, and baking.

Step 10

Once the loaf is baked, carefully remove it from the bread machine pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 11

Optional: Serve with a light drizzle of rum glaze or dusting of powdered sugar for an extra festive touch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(891.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2720.0

Total Fat 75.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
Cholesterol 274.5mg	0%
Sodium 1966.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 440.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.4g	0%
Total Sugars 133.9g
Protein 60.5g	0%

Vitamin D 128.5IU	0%
Calcium 437.9mg	0%
Iron 21.1mg	0%
Potassium 1984.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.4%

Protein: 9.0%

Carbs: 65.6%