Can I use yogurt instead of buttermilk?

Yes, you can substitute plain Greek yogurt (thinned with a bit of milk or water) for buttermilk. It will still provide that tangy flavor and moisture, though the texture may be slightly denser.

Will the sprinkles melt or bleed in the batter?

If you use the right kind of sprinkles— jimmies —they’ll retain their shape and color with minimal bleeding. Avoid nonpareils , which tend to bleed and turn the batter grayish.

Can I bake this as muffins or mini loaves?

Absolutely! This recipe works beautifully for mini loaves (perfect for gifting) or muffins . Just adjust the bake time to about 18–22 minutes for muffins or 25–30 minutes for mini loaves . Always test for doneness with a toothpick.

Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread – The Best Holiday Loaf

Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread

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Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread is a moist, buttery, and colorful quick bread that’s perfect for holiday gifting, brunch, or dessert tables.

Author: Catherine
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Yield: 1 loaf (about 10 slices) 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
2 large eggs
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup red and green sprinkles (jimmies)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the sprinkles gently.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Add extra sprinkles on top if desired.
Bake for 50–55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar and milk and top with additional sprinkles.

Notes

Use jimmies-type sprinkles to avoid color bleeding in the batter.
Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread soft and moist.
Wrap in cellophane with ribbon for an easy edible holiday gift.
Can be frozen for up to 3 months when wrapped properly.
Substitute buttermilk with milk and vinegar if needed.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 230
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 50mg

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