Festive Christmas Bread: A Cozy & Irresistible Holiday Treat
Festive Christmas Bread is a heartwarming baking favorite, combining a soft texture with vibrant sprinkles for holiday joy.
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Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 180kcal
Equipment
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- spatula
Ingredients
For the Bread
- 2 cups all-purpose flour can use gluten-free flour blend
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter can use vegetable oil for dairy-free
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs can use flax eggs for vegan option
- 1 cup buttermilk can mix regular milk with lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract can substitute almond extract
- 1/2 cup red and green sprinkles avoid nonpareils
Optional Topping
- 2 tbsp coarse sugar optional for topping
Instructions
How to Make Festive Christmas Bread
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan by greasing it lightly with butter or lining it with parchment paper.
- Whisk together in a medium bowl the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Mix melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract and buttermilk.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, gently folding them together until just mixed.
- Fold in the red and green sprinkles gently, taking care not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. If desired, sprinkle coarse sugar or additional sprinkles on top.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an optional touch, serve with a drizzle of vanilla glaze for added sweetness. Allow the bread to cool completely for cleaner slices and optimal flavor enhancement.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg