Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread
This Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread is a moist, buttery quick bread filled with festive red and green sprinkles. It’s simple to make and perfect for holiday brunches, gifting, or a cozy seasonal treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 8 servings)
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup red and green sprinkles
1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional topping)
Additional sprinkles for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each. Stir in the vanilla extract and buttermilk.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the red and green sprinkles.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top and sprinkle with coarse sugar and additional sprinkles if desired.
- Bake for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use jimmies, not nonpareils, to prevent color bleeding.
- Do not overmix to maintain a tender crumb.
- This bread can be turned into muffins; bake for 22 minutes at the same temperature.
- Wrap in wax paper and twine for a gift-ready presentation.