Description
Celebrate the holiday season with this festive Christmas Funfetti Quick Bread. Bursting with vibrant red and green sprinkles, this moist and tender loaf combines classic flavors like vanilla and sour cream for a delightful breakfast treat or dessert. Easy to prepare and perfect for gifting, this quick bread brings a burst of color and cheer to your holiday table.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup red and green sprinkles (jimmies style preferred)
Optional Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- Extra sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bread after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, ensuring they are evenly combined for a consistent texture.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps to incorporate air for a tender crumb.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed butter and sugar, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract to infuse the batter with warm flavor.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Mix in the sour cream and milk until the batter is smooth, which contributes to the moist texture of the bread.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined to avoid overmixing and developing gluten.
- Fold in Sprinkles: Gently fold in the red and green jimmies sprinkles to distribute the festive colors evenly throughout the batter without coloring it.
- Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the prepared batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the bread is fully cooked.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps the bread set and prevents it from breaking apart.
- Prepare Optional Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk the powdered sugar with 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the completely cooled bread and sprinkle extra festive sprinkles on top for added decoration and sweetness.
Notes
- Use jimmies sprinkles, not nonpareils, to prevent color bleeding in the batter.
- This bread makes a wonderful holiday gift and keeps moist for several days when wrapped and stored at room temperature.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute unsalted dairy-free butter and plant-based yogurt or sour cream.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to maintain a tender crumb texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
