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Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread Recipe

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Celebrate the festive season with this delightful Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread, a moist and tender quick bread studded with vibrant red and green sprinkles that add a fun crunch and a burst of color. Perfect for holiday breakfasts, brunches, or as a cheerful dessert, this bread combines the tangy richness of buttermilk with the warm aroma of vanilla and the buttery sweetness of a classic cake-like crumb. Topped with coarse sugar and extra sprinkles, it’s an irresistible treat that brightens up any holiday table.

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

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bread once baked.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined. This ensures proper leavening and even distribution of salt throughout the bread.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar. Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then add the buttermilk and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and homogenous.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently just until the flour disappears. Be careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
  5. Fold in Sprinkles: Gently fold the red and green jimmies sprinkles into the batter, distributing them evenly without causing them to bleed color.
  6. Prepare for Baking: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle coarse sugar and additional sprinkles over the surface if using for a festive, crunchy topping.
  7. Bake the Bread: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with just a few crumbs attached.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents sogginess and preserves the bread’s texture.

Notes

  • Use jimmies style sprinkles as nonpareils tend to bleed colors and may affect the bread’s appearance.
  • Make sure the melted butter is cooled slightly to prevent curdling the eggs when mixing.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid a tough bread texture.
  • The bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen up to 1 month.
  • For an extra festive touch, add a drizzle of glaze or dust powdered sugar before serving.

Keywords: Christmas bread, festive bread, quick bread, buttermilk bread, holiday baking, sprinkle bread, colorful bread, vanilla bread

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