Christmas Bread
This festive Christmas Bread is a moist quick bread filled with colorful holiday sprinkles, topped with a smooth vanilla glaze and extra sprinkles for a delightful seasonal treat.
Equipment
- 1 9x5-inch loaf pan
- 1 hand mixer
- 1 large mixing bowls
- 1 wire rack
Ingredients
- 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
- 1¼ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until just combined, then incorporate sour cream and milk.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until no flour streaks remain.
- Fold in the Christmas sprinkles gently to avoid bleeding into the batter.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden.
- Remove from oven and cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
- Spread the glaze over the cooled bread and smooth with a spatula.
- Sprinkle additional Christmas sprinkles on top and allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- If bread browns too quickly, tent with foil while baking.
- Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Sprinkles can be customized for other holidays.
