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Golden Christmas bread with red and green sprinkles on rustic table Description: Loaf of golden buttermilk bread topped with red and green sprinkles, rustic wooden background, Christmas pine branches, fairy lights, cozy festive holiday atmosphere

Moist Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread

This Moist Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread is soft, tender, and lightly sweet with a golden crust and colorful topping. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or tea time, it delivers bakery-quality texture with minimal effort and maximum comfort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 People
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl For dry and wet ingredients
  • 1 Whisk or fork For even mixing
  • 1 Wooden spoon or silicone spatula Gentle folding
  • 1 Loaf pan (8×4 inches) Greased or lined
  • As needed Measuring cups and spoons Accuracy
  • 1 Cooling rack Cooling bread
  • 1 Small brush Brushing milk

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Spoon and level for accuracy
  • 1 tsp Baking soda Must be fresh for best rise
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 3 tbsp Granulated sugar Enhanced sweetness for festive cake
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Room temperature
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter Melted, adds richness
  • 2 tbsp Milk For brushing on top
  • 1/4 – 1/3 cup Very tiny, finely sliced bright red and green honey-glazed candied fruits Optional, festive interior

Instructions
 

  • Phase1 / Step1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×4 inch loaf pan with parchment or grease
  • Phase1 / Step2: Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl
    Dry ingredients combined in bowl with Christmas decor
  • Phase1 / Step3: In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, and melted butter until smooth
    Smooth buttermilk mixture in a bowl
  • Phase1 / Step4: Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing
  • Phrase1 / Step5: Gently fold very tiny, finely sliced bright red and bright green honey-glazed candied fruits into the batter so the festive colors are evenly distributed, creating a vibrant, colorful interior in every slice.
    Very tiny, finely sliced bright red and green honey-glazed candied fruits folded evenly into moist buttermilk bread batter
  • Phase2 / Step1: Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and spread evenly
    Raw Christmas cake batter in loaf pan
  • Phase2 / Step2: Brush top lightly with milk and sprinkle evenly with festive red and green sprinkles
  • Phase3 / Step1: Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and the top is golden brown
  • Phase3 / Step2: Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely
  • Phase4 / Step1: Slice and serve warm or at room temperature, perfect with butter, cream cheese, or as-is for a festive treat

Notes

  • Use fresh baking soda for proper rise
  • Do not overmix to keep crumb tender
  • Room temperature buttermilk ensures even texture
  • Store airtight up to 3 days or freeze slices 1 month