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A festive Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread loaf, sliced, with white glaze and red and green sprinkles on a white platter.
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Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread

A moist and tender buttermilk quick bread loaded with festive Christmas sprinkles. This easy-to-make loaf is topped with a sweet vanilla glaze and more sprinkles for a perfect holiday treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Buttermilk Bread
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Christmas sprinkles jimmies style recommended
For the Vanilla Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 2-3 tbsp milk or heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp Christmas sprinkles for topping

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch Loaf Pan
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the bread out.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, large eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix with a spatula just until combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
  5. Gently fold in the 1/2 cup of Christmas sprinkles. Again, mix as little as possible to prevent the colors from bleeding too much into the batter.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with your spatula.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, you can tent it loosely with aluminum foil for the last 15-20 minutes of baking.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before using the parchment paper overhangs to lift it out. Transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. The bread must be completely cool before glazing.
Prepare the Glaze
  1. Once the bread is cool, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the sifted powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add more milk, a teaspoon at a time. If it's too thin, add more powdered sugar.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the top of the cooled bread, letting it drip down the sides. Immediately top with the remaining 2 tablespoons of Christmas sprinkles before the glaze sets.
  3. Allow the glaze to set for about 20-30 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your festive treat!

Notes

For the best results, use jimmies-style sprinkles as they are less likely to bleed their color into the batter. Do not overmix the batter after adding the flour, as this can lead to a tough, dense bread. To make your own buttermilk, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to 1 cup of milk and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.