Description
Make this Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread for a fun, colorful loaf. This simple recipe mixes up fast, making it perfect for beginner bakers who want a festive treat. The buttermilk keeps the crumb moist and tender.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ 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)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (Optional Topping)
- Additional sprinkles for garnish (Optional Topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set this dry mix aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and buttermilk.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until they are just combined. Stop mixing right away.
- Gently fold in the sprinkles, taking care not to overmix the batter.
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top surface. Sprinkle with coarse sugar or extra sprinkles if you want more topping.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the bread in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use jimmies style sprinkles; avoid nonpareils to prevent color bleeding into the batter.
- Do not overmix the batter; this keeps your bread tender and soft.
- For gifting, wrap the cooled loaf in wax paper and tie it with twine.
- You can bake this recipe as muffins; use the same oven temperature and bake for 18 to 22 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Quick Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American