Holiday Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread
This Holiday Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread is soft, buttery, and filled with festive cheer! Sweet but not too sugary, every slice bursts with color and nostalgia. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or gifting — this easy buttermilk loaf brings the magic of the holidays to your kitchen in every bite.
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- Mix-ins & Toppings:
- ½ cup rainbow sprinkles plus more for topping
- Optional Add-ins:
- A pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips for extra sweetness
Instructions
- Step 1: Prep the Oven and Pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until smooth.
- Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Alternate adding the dry mixture and buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined — don’t overmix.
- Step 6: Fold in Sprinkles
- Gently fold in sprinkles. Avoid over-stirring to keep the colors vibrant.
- Step 7: Bake
- Pour batter into prepared pan and top with extra sprinkles.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Step 8: Cool and Serve
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice once completely cooled.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for even mixing.
- Measure flour correctly — spoon and level for accuracy.
- Start checking for doneness at 45 minutes.
- Cool completely before slicing for perfect texture.