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Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread

A festive loaf of Christmas sprinkle buttermilk bread, sliced to reveal colorful red and green sprinkles within the tender crumb.

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A festive quick bread that mixes in minutes, bakes up tender, and slices beautifully with red and green sprinkles. Perfect for easy holiday gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup red and green Christmas sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the Christmas sprinkles.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For mini loaves, reduce baking time to 25-30 minutes.
  • Store cooled bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Consider a simple powdered sugar glaze or a cream cheese frosting for extra festivity.
  • This bread is a great option for holiday baking and makes a thoughtful edible gift.

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