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Festive Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread - Easy Holiday Recipe

Easy Festive Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread Recipe

This Festive Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread is a delightful, easy holiday recipe perfect for celebrating the season.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buttermilk bread, Christmas bread, Easy Recipe, festive baking, Holiday Recipe, sprinkle bread
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Cooling Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 210kcal

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Ingredients

For the Bread

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with a gluten-free blend.
  • 0.5 cup Sugar Brown sugar can be used for a hint of caramel.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh for best results.
  • 0.5 tsp Baking Soda
  • 0.5 tsp Kosher Salt Use less if using table salt.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with milk + 1 tbsp vinegar.
  • 1 large Egg A flax egg can be used for a vegan option.
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Can be swapped with vegetable oil.
  • 1 tsp Almond Extract Vanilla extract can be substituted.
  • 0.5 cup Sprinkles (Jimmies) Avoid nonpareils in the batter.

For the Glaze

  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Can replace with a sugar alternative.
  • 2 tbsp Light Corn Syrup Honey can be used as a substitute.

For the Topping

  • 0.25 cup Nonpareils Use for topping after glazing.

Instructions

Steps

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and position the rack in the upper third.
  • Line a 9x5 inch aluminum loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt in a large bowl.
  • Combine egg, buttermilk, melted butter, and almond extract in another bowl.
  • Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just incorporated, then fold in sprinkles.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes.
  • Cool the bread in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack for 1-2 hours.
  • Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, buttermilk, and corn syrup until thick.
  • Spoon the glaze over the cooled bread and sprinkle with nonpareils.

Notes

For an extra treat, consider topping with a drizzle of melted chocolate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg