Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread Recipe
This festive Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread is a moist, tender quick bread bursting with holiday cheer thanks to colorful red and green sprinkles mixed into the batter. The combination of buttermilk and baking soda ensures a light texture, while rich vanilla and buttery notes provide comforting flavor. Finished with optional coarse sugar and extra sprinkles on top, this loaf makes for a joyful holiday breakfast treat or dessert that’s perfect for sharing with family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 standard loaf (approx. 8 servings) 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
Add-ins and Toppings
- ½ cup red and green sprinkles (jimmies style; avoid nonpareils)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for topping
- Optional: Additional sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed. Set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain a tender crumb.
- Add Sprinkles: Fold in the red and green sprinkles carefully, distributing them evenly throughout the batter without excessive stirring to prevent color bleeding.
- Transfer to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. If desired, sprinkle the coarse sugar and additional sprinkles over the batter to add texture and festive decoration.
- Bake: Bake for approximately 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. Check doneness starting at 50 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- Cool: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use jimmies style sprinkles instead of nonpareils to prevent color bleeding in the batter.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and light.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to ensure clean cuts and prevent crumbling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Try substituting buttermilk with a mixture of milk and lemon juice if buttermilk is unavailable.
Keywords: Christmas bread, buttermilk bread, sprinkle bread, holiday bread, festive baking, quick bread, colorful bread
