Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread Recipe
This festive Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread is a delightful, tender quick bread swirled with colorful holiday sprinkles. Perfect for holiday breakfasts or as a cheerful snack, this bread combines the tangy richness of buttermilk with buttery sweetness and a fun sprinkle surprise throughout each slice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10 slices) 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup Christmas sprinkles (jimmies or nonpareils)
Instructions
- Mix Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and sugar until well combined. In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk and melted butter. Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to form a thick batter.
- Fold in Sprinkles: Gently fold the Christmas sprinkles into the batter, taking care not to overmix to prevent the colors from bleeding. The sprinkles will add a festive pop of color throughout the bread.
- Bake Until Set: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the batter into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan and spread evenly. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for the best texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
- You can substitute plain yogurt for buttermilk in a pinch.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Sprinkles may bleed color slightly during baking; use high-quality sprinkles to minimize this.
Keywords: Christmas bread, festive bread, buttermilk bread, holiday bread, sprinkle bread, quick bread, holiday baking
