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Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread

Delicious Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread for Festive Mornings

A festive quick bread bursting with color and flavor from Christmas sprinkles, perfect for holiday breakfasts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Whole wheat flour can alter texture but adds nutrition.
  • 3/4 cup Sugar Brown sugar can deepen flavor profile.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Always ensure it’s fresh for best results.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Check for freshness to avoid a dense loaf.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust amount if using table salt.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Substitute with milk mixed with vinegar.
  • 1 large Egg For a vegan option, use a flax egg or applesauce.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Coconut oil can work for a dairy-free alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Vanilla extract is a great substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Sprinkles Use jimmies in the batter for no bleed.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sift for a smooth finish.
  • 2 tablespoons Light Corn Syrup Honey or agave syrup can be used as alternatives.

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Parchment paper
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, melted butter, and almond extract until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry mixtures gently, then fold in colorful sprinkles.
  5. Transfer to loaf pan, bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let the bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. Whisk together powdered sugar, buttermilk, and corn syrup to make glaze.
  8. Drizzle glaze over cooled bread and add additional sprinkles for decoration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread is a festive treat for both the taste buds and the eyes! Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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