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Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread

Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread
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Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread is a festive and colorful holiday bread that combines the tangy richness of buttermilk with bursts of joyful sprinkles throughout. It offers a soft crumb with a lightly crisp crust, making it perfect for cozy winter mornings or as a sweet addition to your holiday meals. Easy to prepare with straightforward ingredients, this bread brings holiday cheer in every slice.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten-free option)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (plus a pinch for dry mix)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or almond/oat milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice for dairy-free option)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Special Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup festive sprinkles (use jimmies or coarse sanding sugar for best results)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Measure all ingredients carefully. Soften butter at room temperature and have eggs ready. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan with butter and a light dusting of flour to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and a pinch of sugar to evenly distribute the rising agents.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  4. Blend Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
  5. Add Festive Sprinkles: Carefully fold in the sprinkles, distributing them evenly throughout the batter to create colorful specks in every slice.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack until completely cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for even baking and smooth blending.
  • Do not overmix the batter; stir just until combined.
  • Choose jimmies or coarse sanding sugar sprinkles to prevent color bleeding.
  • Grease the loaf pan thoroughly with butter and flour for easy removal.
  • Use an oven thermometer to ensure accurate baking temperature.

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Keywords: holiday bread, Christmas bread, buttermilk bread, festive sprinkles, holiday baking, colorful bread, sweet bread

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