Buttermilk Bread with Colorful Sprinkles Recipe
This Buttermilk Bread is a moist and tender quick bread studded with vibrant red and green sprinkles, perfect for festive occasions or a fun treat. Made with classic baking ingredients like buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla, it combines the richness of melted butter with a subtle tang. The coarse sugar topping adds a delightful crunch and sparkle to each slice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices) 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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
- Additional sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined. This ensures your leavening agents are well distributed for even rising.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and buttermilk, blending everything together thoroughly.
- Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender and light.
- Fold in Sprinkles: Gently fold the red and green sprinkles into the batter, taking care not to overmix to prevent color bleeding and maintain the speckled appearance.
- Prepare for Baking: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top evenly. Sprinkle with coarse sugar or additional sprinkles on top if desired, for extra texture and festive look.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the bread is fully baked.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter after adding the flour to keep the bread tender and avoid toughness.
- Use jimmies style sprinkles rather than nonpareils to prevent colors from bleeding into the batter.
- The bread can be stored wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week.
- For an extra festive touch, add a drizzle of glaze or cream cheese frosting once the bread has cooled.
- If buttermilk is not available, substitute with 1 cup milk plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar; let sit for 5 minutes before using.
Keywords: Buttermilk Bread, Quick Bread, Festive Bread, Sprinkles Bread, Vanilla Bread, Holiday Bread
