Description
Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread is a moist, tender quick bread bursting with festive red and green sprinkles. Perfect for holiday gifting, brunch, or cozy mornings, this buttery bread combines classic buttermilk flavor with cheerful colors. It’s easy to make, kid-friendly, and brings a joyful touch to your holiday table.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 ¾ 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; avoid nonpareils)
Optional Topping
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar
- Additional sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper to ensure the bread doesn’t stick.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agents.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and well combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract and buttermilk until just incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender and light.
- Fold in Sprinkles: Gently fold in the red and green sprinkles, taking care not to mix too vigorously or the colors may bleed into the batter.
- Prepare for Baking: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle coarse sugar or additional sprinkles over the top if desired for added texture and color.
- Bake the Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This ensures the bread is fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. This prevents crumbling and ensures perfect slices.
Notes
- Use jimmies style sprinkles instead of nonpareils to prevent color bleeding in the batter.
- Do not overmix the batter as it can result in a dense, tough bread.
- Wrap the cooled loaf in wax paper and tie with twine for a charming, gift-ready presentation.
- You can make muffins by pouring the batter into muffin tins and baking at 350°F (175°C) for 18–22 minutes.
