Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread (Printable Version)

Moist buttermilk loaf with festive red and green sprinkles for a cheerful holiday touch and tender crumb.

# Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 210 grams all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
05 - 200 grams granulated sugar

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 113 grams unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 240 milliliters buttermilk
09 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

10 - 120 grams red and green jimmies-style sprinkles (avoid nonpareils)

→ Optional Topping

11 - 1 tablespoon coarse sugar
12 - Additional sprinkles for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Line a 23x13 cm loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and buttermilk until evenly combined.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until combined; avoid overmixing to maintain tenderness.
05 - Gently fold in red and green jimmies-style sprinkles, taking care not to overmix to prevent color bleeding.
06 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Optionally, sprinkle coarse sugar or extra sprinkles on top for added texture and visual appeal. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, checking at 40 minutes to avoid overbaking.
07 - Allow to cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve as desired.

# Notes:

01 - Use jimmies-style sprinkles instead of nonpareils to prevent color bleeding and achieve a cleaner presentation.
02 - Avoid overmixing the batter to ensure a tender, moist crumb.
03 - Fully cooling before slicing prevents crumbling and ensures neat slices.

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