Description
Delightfully Festive Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread is a tender, buttery quick bread bursting with holiday flavors, perfect for brunch or gifting.
Ingredients
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup Christmas-colored sprinkles
- 2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 3 tablespoon buttermilk (plus more if needed)
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- Christmas-colored nonpareils (for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Move the oven rack to the upper third of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a smaller bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, melted butter, and almond extract.
4. Combine & Add Sprinkles: Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Gently fold in the sprinkles.
5. Bake: Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely (this can take 1-2 hours due to the density of the bread).
6. Glaze: Once the bread is completely cool, whisk together the powdered sugar, buttermilk, and corn syrup until thick but pourable. Spoon the glaze over the top of the loaf and sprinkle on the nonpareils.
7. Serve: Slice and enjoy this festive, tender Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread—perfect for holiday brunch, gifting, or cozy mornings.
Notes
Measure Ingredients Accurately: For the best texture and flavor, be sure to measure your ingredients precisely.
Fold in Sprinkles Gently: Use a light hand and gentle folding motions to avoid overworking the batter.
Adjust Baking Time: Keep a close eye on your bread during the baking process.
Allow for Proper Cooling: Be patient and allow it to cool completely before glazing and slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg