Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread Recipe
This Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread is a moist and festive holiday treat, bursting with colorful red and green sprinkles. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a cheerful gift, this bread combines the tangy flavor of buttermilk with a tender crumb and a sweet sprinkle topping, making it a delightful favorite for the season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices)
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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 Topping: 1 tablespoon coarse sugar
- Additional sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or grease it well to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then stir in vanilla extract and buttermilk to combine.
- Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender and soft.
- Fold in Sprinkles: Carefully fold in the red and green jimmies-style sprinkles, taking care not to overmix and cause the colors to bleed.
- Prepare Batter for Baking: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the coarse sugar or extra sprinkles on top if desired for a festive finish.
- Bake the Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the bread is fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 to 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use jimmies sprinkles instead of nonpareils to prevent color bleeding throughout the batter.
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain a tender and moist crumb in the bread.
- For a festive presentation or gifting idea, wrap the cooled loaf in wax paper and tie it with twine.
- This recipe can also be made into muffins; bake them at 350°F (175°C) for 18 to 22 minutes.
