Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread Recipe
This Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread is a festive and moist holiday favorite, bursting with colorful red and green sprinkles throughout a tender, buttery loaf. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this easy-to-make quick bread combines the tang of buttermilk with vanilla sweetness and a delightful crunch from decorative sprinkles, making it an irresistible seasonal treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 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 the bread doesn’t stick after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This ensures the leavening agents and salt are evenly distributed.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract and buttermilk to create a smooth batter.
- Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this will keep the bread tender.
- Fold in Sprinkles: Gently fold the red and green sprinkles into the batter, taking care not to overmix to prevent the sprinkles from bleeding color and the batter from becoming dense.
- Pour and Garnish: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle with coarse sugar or extra sprinkles if desired, for added texture and a festive look.
- Bake the Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The bread should be golden and spring back gently when pressed.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use jimmies-style sprinkles to avoid color bleeding and texture issues that nonpareils can cause.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread light and moist.
- For best results, let the bread cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.
- You can substitute buttermilk with a mixture of milk and lemon juice or vinegar if needed.
- This bread stores well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or can be frozen for longer storage.
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