Description
Festive and moist Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread — the perfect easy holiday loaf filled with colorful sprinkles and warm vanilla aroma.
Ingredients
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (210g)
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk (240ml)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup red and green sprinkles (jimmies)
Optional: 1 tablespoon coarse sugar + extra sprinkles
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar, then add eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently.
5. Fold in red and green sprinkles.
6. Pour into pan, top with coarse sugar, and bake 45–55 minutes.
7. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Avoid overmixing to keep the bread soft.
Use jimmies-style sprinkles (not nonpareils) to prevent color bleeding.
Store tightly wrapped for up to 3 days or freeze for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Holiday Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg