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Christmas Sprinkle Bread

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This festive Christmas Sprinkle Bread is a delightful quick bread studded with colorful holiday sprinkles and topped with a smooth vanilla glaze and extra sprinkles. Perfect as a holiday dessert or sweet breakfast treat, it combines a moist, tender crumb with joyful festive colors, making it a crowd-pleaser for any seasonal celebration.

Ingredients

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Bread

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅔ cup Christmas sprinkles, plus more for topping

Icing

  • 1¼ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray to ensure the bread won’t stick. Set the pan aside while you prepare the batter.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which will help create a tender texture in the finished bread.
  3. Add eggs and liquids: Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract just until combined, then incorporate the sour cream and whole milk to produce a smooth batter with a slight tang from the sour cream.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
  5. Mix dry into wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until there are no visible flour streaks. Be careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
  6. Fold in sprinkles: Gently fold the Christmas sprinkles into the batter. Avoid overmixing to prevent the colors from bleeding into the batter and dulling the festive appearance.
  7. Bake the bread: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for about 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is lightly golden.
  8. Cool the loaf: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer it onto a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
  9. Prepare the glaze: While the bread is cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth to create a sweet vanilla glaze.
  10. Glaze and decorate: Spread the glaze evenly over the cooled bread using a rubber spatula. Immediately sprinkle additional Christmas sprinkles on top for extra festive decoration.
  11. Serve: Let the glaze set before slicing. Serve the bread on its own or with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa for a perfect holiday treat.

Notes

  • Be careful not to overmix once the dry ingredients are added; this helps keep the bread tender and light.
  • Folding in the sprinkles gently prevents color bleeding, which keeps the look vibrant.
  • You can substitute sour cream with plain yogurt if desired.
  • Make sure the bread is completely cool before glazing to prevent the icing from melting and running off.
  • Store leftover bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • This bread can also be frozen after baking and cooling; thaw before glazing for best results.

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