Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread (Recipe for Printing)

Enjoy this festive buttermilk bread with colorful sprinkles, perfect for Christmas gatherings. Soft and moist with a hint of vanilla, a joyful holiday loaf. Save & click.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 cup buttermilk
08 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Topping

09 - 1 tablespoon coarse sugar
10 - Festive sprinkles, for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and granulated sugar until fully incorporated. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and buttermilk until smooth.
04 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface with a spatula. Sprinkle evenly with coarse sugar and festive sprinkles.
06 - Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
07 - Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
02 - Fold sprinkles into the batter for added color throughout each slice.