Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread Recipe
This festive Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread is a delightful and colorful treat perfect for holiday breakfasts and celebrations. Moist and tender with a rich vanilla buttermilk flavor, it features vibrant red and green sprinkles folded into the batter and a crisp sugar topping that adds a charming sparkle. Easy to make and baked in a standard loaf pan, this bread is sure to bring holiday cheer to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 12 slices) 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and granulated sugar together until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, incorporating each fully before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract and buttermilk until combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
- Fold in Sprinkles: Gently fold the red and green jimmies sprinkles into the batter, being cautious not to stir too vigorously to avoid color bleeding.
- Transfer Batter and Add Topping: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly. Sprinkle with coarse sugar or additional sprinkles if desired for a festive finish.
- Bake the Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Use jimmies sprinkles instead of nonpareils to avoid color bleeding during baking.
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain a tender crumb in the bread.
- Wrap the cooled loaf in wax paper and tie with twine for a beautiful, gift-ready presentation during the holidays.
- This bread recipe can also be made into muffins; bake for 18 to 22 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
Keywords: Christmas bread, holiday bread, festive bread, sprinkle bread, buttermilk bread, holiday breakfast, holiday baking
