Description
Indulge in the festive joy of Christmas with this delightful Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread. This quick bread features a soft, tender texture and a sweet almond flavor, making it an ideal choice for breakfast, brunch, or as a charming homemade gift. The vibrant sprinkles and rich buttermilk glaze not only enhance the taste but also create an eye-catching presentation perfect for holiday celebrations. Easy to prepare and fun to make with kids, this recipe is sure to bring smiles to your family and friends during the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 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)
- For the glaze: 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 3 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- nonpareils for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch aluminum loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and almond extract.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just mixed; fold in sprinkles gently.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 45–50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar with buttermilk and corn syrup until desired consistency is reached; drizzle over cooled bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg