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Christmas Bread with Red and Green Sprinkles and Vanilla Glaze Recipe

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Christmas Bread is a delightful holiday quick bread featuring festive red and green sprinkles and a luscious vanilla glaze. This easy-to-make bread is soft, moist, and packed with holiday flavor, making it the perfect treat to share during the holiday season or to serve as a sweet breakfast or dessert.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

For the Bread:

  • 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • ¾ cup Christmas sprinkles, divided

For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 Tbsp whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9x5 inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set the pan aside.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt to ensure they are evenly combined.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: To the creamed butter and sugar, add the beaten eggs, vanilla extract, sour cream, and whole milk. Mix just until all ingredients are combined; do not overmix.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, gently fold the flour in until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
  6. Incorporate Sprinkles: Gently fold in ½ cup of the Christmas sprinkles into the batter, being careful not to stir too much or the colors may bleed into the batter.
  7. Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool the Bread: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then carefully transfer it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare the Glaze: While the bread cools, whisk together the sifted powdered sugar, whole milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
  10. Glaze and Garnish: Spread the prepared glaze evenly over the cooled bread. Sprinkle the remaining sprinkles on top for a festive finishing touch.
  11. Serve: Slice the Christmas Bread and enjoy this festive treat as a dessert or holiday breakfast.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter after adding the flour to keep the bread tender and to prevent sprinkles from bleeding color.
  • Use a toothpick to test doneness; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Allow the bread to cool completely before glazing to ensure the glaze doesn’t run off.
  • For best flavor, store the bread tightly wrapped at room temperature and consume within 3 days.
  • You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a slightly tangier taste.
  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Category: Bread, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/christmas-bread-with-red-and-green-sprinkles-and-vanilla-glaze-recipe/