Description

This Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread captures the spirit of the holidays with its tender crumb, tangy buttermilk richness, and colorful festive sprinkles. Moist, buttery, and delightfully cheerful, it’s the perfect loaf for breakfast, brunch, or homemade holiday gifting.

Ingredients

Scale

1¾ cups all-purpose flour (210g)
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk (240ml)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup red and green sprinkles (jimmies style)
1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional)
Additional sprinkles for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and buttermilk until creamy.
Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients just until no dry streaks remain.
Fold in red and green sprinkles with 3–4 gentle strokes to avoid color bleeding.
Pour batter into prepared loaf pan, smooth top, and sprinkle with coarse sugar or extra sprinkles.
Bake 45–55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Cool in pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use jimmies-style sprinkles to prevent color bleeding. Toss sprinkles lightly in flour before folding for even distribution. Let the loaf cool before slicing to maintain its soft, tender crumb.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
Category: Holiday Bread
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 80
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: christmas sprinkle buttermilk bread, holiday loaf, festive quick bread, christmas baking, holiday recipes