Description
A tender, buttery loaf with festive sprinkles that captures the essence of Christmas, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk with vinegar/lemon juice)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup festive sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the festive sprinkles.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a healthier twist, consider using whole wheat flour. Make sure not to overmix the batter for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: buttermilk bread, Christmas bread, festive bread, holiday baking, sweet bread