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Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread

Delightful Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread Recipe

A festive and quick-to-make Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread that combines moist buttermilk, festive sprinkles, and a sweet glaze for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Holiday Cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ cup sprinkles
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
For Topping
  • ¼ cup nonpareils for decoration

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch aluminum loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, melted butter, and almond extract until smooth.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the sprinkles.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, buttermilk, and corn syrup, adjusting the consistency as needed.
  9. Once cool, glaze the bread and sprinkle with nonpareils before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 120mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb. Customize sprinkles as desired.

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