Description

This festive Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread is a moist, tender loaf studded with colorful red and green sprinkles that add a fun holiday touch. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack during the holidays, this straightforward recipe combines classic buttermilk bread flavors with a joyful burst of sprinkles, creating a deliciously charming treat that’s great for gifting or holiday brunch tables.

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

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). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the bread after baking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. This ensures even distribution of the rising agents and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the melted and slightly cooled unsalted butter with the granulated sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition to fully incorporate. Then stir in the vanilla extract and buttermilk to create a smooth wet mixture.
Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread light and tender.
Fold in Sprinkles: Carefully fold the red and green jimmies sprinkles into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed without overworking the batter to prevent color bleeding and maintain the bread’s texture.
Pour and Garnish Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Optionally, sprinkle with coarse sugar or additional sprinkles for a decorative touch before baking.
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 the Bread: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes. Then transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use jimmies sprinkles instead of nonpareils to avoid color bleeding into the batter.
Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and prevent a tough texture.
Once cooled, wrap the loaf in wax paper and tie with twine for a festive and gift-ready presentation.
You can turn this batter into muffins by baking at 350°F (175°C) for 18 to 22 minutes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Bread
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Christmas bread, holiday bread, sprinkle bread, buttermilk bread, festive bread, holiday breakfast, sweet bread recipe, colorful bread