Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread Recipe
This Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread is a moist, festive holiday treat packed with vibrant red and green sprinkles. Perfect for holiday breakfasts or as a cheerful dessert, this quick bread combines tangy buttermilk with vanilla and a tender crumb, topped with optional coarse sugar or extra sprinkles for added sparkle and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (10-12 slices) 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (210g)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (240ml)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup red and green sprinkles (jimmies style; avoid nonpareils)
Optional Topping
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar
- Additional sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan to ensure easy removal of the bread.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined to ensure even rising and flavor distribution.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the melted and slightly cooled butter with granulated sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract and buttermilk to create a smooth batter.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender and light.
- Fold in Sprinkles: Gently fold in the red and green jimmies sprinkles, being careful not to overmix so the colors don’t bleed into the batter.
- Fill Pan and Add Toppings: Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the top with coarse sugar and/or additional sprinkles if desired to add a festive sparkle.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the bread is fully baked.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes to set, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use jimmies style sprinkles instead of nonpareils to avoid bleeding colors in the batter.
- Make sure the melted butter is slightly cooled so it doesn’t cook the eggs when mixing.
- Do not overmix the batter; mixing until just combined will ensure a tender crumb.
- For best results, let the bread cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.
- The optional coarse sugar topping adds a delightful crunch and festive look but can be omitted.
Keywords: Christmas bread, festive bread, buttermilk bread, holiday baking, sprinkle bread, quick bread, holiday dessert
