Description
Indulge in the magic of the holidays with our Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread! This festive quick bread features a soft, tender crumb and a delightful almond flavor that perfectly complements the vibrant sprinkles. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a cheerful gift, this easy-to-make loaf is sure to become a holiday tradition in your home. Serve it fresh from the oven or let it cool completely before drizzling with a luscious buttermilk glaze and topping with colorful nonpareils for an eye-catching presentation. This fun treat is loved by both kids and adults, making it a hit at any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ cup Christmas-colored sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and almond extract.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gently fold in sprinkles.
- Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45–50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, buttermilk, and corn syrup; pour over cooled bread and sprinkle with nonpareils.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg