Description
Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread is a festive delight that captures the joy of the holiday season in every slice. This easy-to-make quick bread features a soft texture and a sweet almond flavor, beautifully complemented by vibrant, colorful sprinkles. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a thoughtful homemade gift, this cheerful bread will add a touch of magic to your holiday gatherings. Topped with a glossy glaze and adorned with nonpareils, it’s not just delicious but also visually stunning. Whether you’re serving it fresh or gifting it to loved ones, this Christmas treat is sure to spread joy and warmth.
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 (melted)
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ cup Christmas-colored sprinkles
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 3 tablespoons buttermilk (plus more as needed)
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- Nonpareils, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and almond extract until combined.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just mixed; gently fold in sprinkles.
- Transfer batter to the loaf pan and bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the glaze with powdered sugar and buttermilk; pour over cooled bread and top with nonpareils.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg