Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with this delightful Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread. Bursting with sweet almond flavor and vibrant sprinkles, this quick bread is a joyful addition to any holiday breakfast or brunch. Soft and tender, it pairs beautifully with your favorite coffee or tea, making each bite a celebration of the season. This easy-to-make recipe can be whipped up in just 10 minutes and is perfect for gifting friends and family as a homemade treat. With its cheerful appearance and delicious taste, this bread is destined to become a beloved holiday tradition.
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, lightly beaten
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ cup Christmas-colored sprinkles (jimmies)
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 3 tablespoons buttermilk (plus more as needed)
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- Nonpareils, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×5-inch aluminum loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the wet ingredients: buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and almond extract.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; fold in the sprinkles.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool for 5 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking sifted powdered sugar with buttermilk and corn syrup until smooth, then drizzle over cooled bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg