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Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread

Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread – Soft, Sweet & Full of Holiday Cheer!

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A festive and moist bread enriched with buttermilk, bursting with colorful sprinkles, perfect for any holiday celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (210g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 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
  • Additional sprinkles for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and buttermilk.
  4. Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in sprinkles, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Pour batter into loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with coarse sugar or more sprinkles if desired.
  7. Bake for 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use jimmies instead of nonpareils to avoid color bleeding.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
  • Wrap cooled loaf in wax paper and twine for a festive, gift-ready presentation.
  • Can be made into muffins—bake 18–22 minutes at the same temperature.

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