Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread Recipe
This festive Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread is a moist, tender loaf bursting with holiday cheer. Red and green sprinkles are gently folded into a vanilla-infused buttermilk batter, creating a colorful and flavorful treat perfect for holiday breakfasts, brunches, or snack times. Lightly sweetened and topped with optional coarse sugar or extra sprinkles, this easy-to-make bread brings a joyful sparkle to your seasonal baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 1 (9x5 inch) loaf, approximately 10-12 slices 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (210g)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 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
Mix-ins and Toppings
- ½ cup red and green sprinkles (jimmies style; avoid nonpareils)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon coarse sugar
- Optional: Additional sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and prep the pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Combine the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed. Set aside.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the melted, slightly cooled butter with granulated sugar until smooth and well combined. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and buttermilk, mixing until incorporated.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
- Fold in the sprinkles: Gently fold in the red and green sprinkles with a spatula, taking care to avoid overmixing so that the sprinkles don’t bleed their color into the batter.
- Pour and bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface with a spatula. If desired, sprinkle coarse sugar or extra sprinkles on top for additional texture and visual appeal. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, checking at around 40 minutes. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. This prevents the bread from becoming soggy and helps maintain its structure.
Notes
- Use jimmies style sprinkles instead of nonpareils to avoid bleeding of colors.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding the dry ingredients to ensure a tender crumb.
- Check the bread starting at 40 minutes to avoid overbaking and dryness.
- Allow the bread to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing for best texture.
- Optional coarse sugar on top adds a delightful crunchy texture.
Keywords: Christmas bread, festive bread, buttermilk bread, sprinkles bread, holiday baking, vanilla bread, sweet bread
