Description
This Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread is a festive, tender loaf that combines the tangy richness of buttermilk with colorful red and green sprinkles. Ready in under an hour, it’s perfect for holiday gatherings, gift-giving, or cozy baking days. The soft crumb and vibrant colors make it the ultimate showstopping treat for your Christmas table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour (210g)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (240ml)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup red and green sprinkles (jimmies style)
- Optional: 1 tbsp coarse sugar for topping
- Additional sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and buttermilk.
- Combine wet and dry: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—do not overmix.
- Add sprinkles: Gently fold in red and green sprinkles using a spatula.
- Transfer and bake: Pour batter into prepared loaf pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle with coarse sugar or extra sprinkles if desired. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let bread cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use jimmies-style sprinkles to avoid color bleeding. Don’t overmix the batter—stop when ingredients are just combined for the best texture. To make ahead, store tightly wrapped at room temperature for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Great for gifting or serving at holiday brunch!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45–55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Christmas buttermilk bread, holiday baking, festive loaf, sprinkle bread, easy Christmas dessert