Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread
A soft, buttery buttermilk loaf dotted with festive red and green sprinkles, perfect for Christmas morning or holiday gatherings.
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Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 210g
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled (1 stick)
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200g
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk 240ml
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup red and green sprinkles jimmies style; avoid nonpareils
Optional Topping
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar
- Extra sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth, then add eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk.
- Stir dry ingredients into the wet just until combined. Fold in sprinkles gently to avoid bleeding.
- Pour batter into the pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle with coarse sugar or more sprinkles if desired.
- Bake 45–55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10–15 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before slicing.