How long does buttermilk bread last?

About three days at room temperature or a week in the fridge.

What are common soda bread mistakes?

Overmixing and baking too long can make it dry or dense.

Do you add sprinkles before or after baking?

Before baking, gently folded into the batter and sprinkled on top.

What does buttermilk do to bread?

It adds moisture, tenderness, and a subtle tang that balances sweetness.

Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread – Easy, Festive, and Amazing Treat

Name: Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread (Festive Christmas Dessert Recipe)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (210g); 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup 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 only); Optional: 1 tablespoon coarse sugar and extra sprinkles for topping

Description

Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread is soft, buttery, and festive with red and green jimmies. It bakes tender and moist, perfect for gifting, brunch, or cozy Christmas mornings.

Ingredients

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1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (210g)

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup 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 only)

Optional: 1 tablespoon coarse sugar and extra sprinkles for topping

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

2. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.

3. In a large bowl, whisk butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and buttermilk.

4. Stir dry ingredients into wet just until combined to avoid overmixing.

5. Fold in sprinkles gently to prevent color bleeding.

6. Pour batter into loaf pan, smooth the top, and add optional toppings.

7. Bake for 45–55 minutes, checking at 40. A toothpick should come out clean.

8. Cool in pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool fully before slicing.

Notes

Use only jimmies sprinkles to avoid color bleeding.

Do not overmix batter to maintain a soft texture.

Fully cool the bread before slicing to avoid crumbling.

Can be baked as muffins (18–22 minutes at 350°F).

Wrap loaf in wax paper and twine for gifting.

Mini loaf variation: bake about 30 minutes.

Toothpick test recommended to check doneness.

Best stored airtight at room temperature for 3 days; refrigerate up to 1 week; freeze up to 2 months.

Buttermilk substitute: 1 cup milk plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar; rest 5–10 minutes.

Flavor add-ins: white chocolate chips, walnuts, dried cranberries; or ½ teaspoon almond extract.

Pairs well with cocoa, peppermint tea, fruit, eggs, honey butter, or citrus slices.

Optional vanilla glaze: powdered sugar whisked with a little milk and vanilla.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Bread; Christmas Dessert Recipes
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice