Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread
A sweet, festive loaf featuring colorful sprinkles, perfect for holiday gatherings and gifting.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk plus 3 tablespoons for glaze
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
Add-ins & Toppings
- 0.5 cup sprinkles for the bread
- 2 cups powdered sugar sifted for glaze
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup for glaze
- Nonpareils for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9x5 inch aluminum loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the lightly beaten egg, buttermilk, melted and cooled butter, and almond extract.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- Fold in the sprinkles.
Baking
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then lift out using the parchment paper and let cool completely on a wire rack.
Glazing
- While the bread cools, whisk together the powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons of buttermilk, and light corn syrup until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread and top with nonpareils.
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Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients. Avoid over-mixing to ensure a tender loaf. Adjust baking time as needed based on your oven.