Can I make this ahead of time?

Absolutely! This bread stays moist for up to 3 days at room temperature or 5 days in the fridge. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap to keep it fresh.

Yes! Slice it first, wrap each piece in parchment, and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or microwave for a few seconds when that sweet craving hits.

Can I use whole wheat flour?

You can swap up to half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat, but the texture will be slightly denser.

What’s the best way to serve it?

I love it with a little butter or cream cheese on a chilly morning, but it’s also delicious just as it is. It’s sweet enough to double as dessert!

Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread: 5 Delicious Holiday Perks

Description

This Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread is a soft, buttery, and festive quick bread filled with red and green sprinkles. It’s the perfect holiday bake for breakfast, gifting, or cozy family gatherings — simple to make, beautiful to serve, and full of Christmas cheer!

Ingredients

Scale

Yields 1 standard loaf (approx. 8 servings):

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
Extra sprinkles for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat and prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and buttermilk.
Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
Add sprinkles: Gently fold in red and green sprinkles, being careful not to overmix so the colors don’t bleed.
Bake: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Top with coarse sugar or extra sprinkles. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and serve: Let cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice once completely cooled.

Notes

Use jimmies-style sprinkles to keep colors bright and prevent bleeding.
To make your own buttermilk substitute, mix 1 cup milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice and let sit for 5 minutes.
This bread freezes well for up to 3 months. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and thaw at room temperature before serving.
Add-ins like white chocolate chips or cranberries make a fun twist!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dessert, Breakfast
Method: Oven-baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 loaf)
Calories: 285 kcal
Sugar: 25 g
Sodium: 210 mg
Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 42 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 65 mg