Description
Experience the joy of the holidays with our delightful Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread! This easy-to-make quick bread features a tender crumb infused with sweet almond flavor and colorful sprinkles, making it a festive centerpiece for any gathering. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a charming gift, this cheerful loaf is sure to impress family and friends alike. With simple ingredients and quick preparation, it’s an ideal choice for both novice bakers and seasoned pros. Serve it fresh from the oven or enjoy it later with your favorite coffee or tea. Let’s get baking!
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)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and almond extract until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients; stir gently just until mixed. Fold in the sprinkles carefully.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg