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Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread

Delightful Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread for Joyful Mornings

This Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread is a festive quick bread bursting with flavor, perfect for breakfast or as a holiday gift.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option.
  • 3/4 cup sugar Can be replaced with coconut sugar for lower glycemic index.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Ensure it’s fresh for best results.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Precise measurement is key to avoid bitterness.
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Feel free to use sea salt as a substitute.
  • 1 cup buttermilk Use milk with lemon juice or vinegar as a substitute.
  • 1 large egg (lightly beaten) A flax egg can be used for a vegan version.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled) Swap for vegetable oil or melted coconut oil if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract Vanilla extract is a great alternative.
  • 1/2 cup jimmies Use for the batter, nonpareils for the topping.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Can be replaced with coconut powdered sugar for a refined sugar-free version.
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup Honey can be an alternative, but may alter flavor.

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch aluminum loaf pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x5 inch aluminum loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients: beaten egg, buttermilk, melted butter, and almond extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined.
  5. Fold in the jimmies to incorporate colorful decoration throughout the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely for 1-2 hours.
  8. Whisk together powdered sugar, buttermilk, and corn syrup for the glaze until smooth.
  9. Once cooled, glaze the bread with the prepared mixture and sprinkle nonpareils on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 120mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe allows for variations by swapping in different extracts or adding chocolate chips as desired.

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