Description
This Sweet Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread combines a moist and tender buttermilk-infused loaf with festive rainbow sprinkles for a cheerful and delicious holiday treat. Perfect for breakfast, snack time, or gifting during the holiday season, this quick and easy bread bakes to golden perfection with a colorful sprinkle crunch throughout.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional
- 0.5 cup rainbow sprinkles (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the bread evenly.
- Prepare Pan: Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray to prevent the bread from sticking and to allow easy removal after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous, ensuring proper texture and flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the bread tough.
- Add Sprinkles: Fold in the rainbow sprinkles, reserving some to sprinkle on top of the batter for a colorful finish.
- Fill Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula for an even bake. Sprinkle the reserved sprinkles evenly over the top.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes to firm up before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely, which prevents sogginess and improves texture.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter once the wet and dry ingredients are combined to keep the bread tender.
- Use fresh rainbow sprinkles to maintain vibrant colors after baking.
- Ensure the loaf pan is well greased to prevent sticking.
- For best results, let the bread cool completely before slicing to maintain structure.
- This bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Bakery/Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
