Description
Festive Confetti Christmas Bread is a sweet, buttery, one-bowl loaf studded with rainbow sprinkles that kids adore and grown-ups love for its tender crumb.
Simple enough for a busy mom yet pretty enough for a party, it bakes up like a snow day wrapped in a blanket, fills the house with holiday aroma, freezes beautifully, and makes a thoughtful homemade gift for neighbors and teachers.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour – 2 cups
- Baking powder – 2 tsp
- Salt – 1/2 tsp
- Granulated sugar – 3/4 cup
- Unsalted butter, softened – 1/2 cup
- Eggs – 2 large
- Whole milk – 3/4 cup
- Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
- Rainbow sprinkles – 1/2 cup
Instructions
- 1. 1. Prepare the pan and oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment.
- 2. 2. Mix the dry ingredients: Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- 3. 3. Cream butter and sugar: Beat the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time.
- 4. 4. Combine and bake: Mix in the milk and vanilla. Gradually add the dry mix. Fold in the sprinkles gently. Pour the batter into the pan. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool the bread for 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Use jimmies-style sprinkles, not sugar dots, so they hold their color. Toss the sprinkles in a little flour first to stop them from sinking. Do not overmix the batter, or the bread turns tough. Check the loaf early, since ovens vary.
Let the bread cool fully before glazing or gifting. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for three days, or wrap slices tightly and freeze for up to two months. Reheat a slice in the microwave for 20 seconds or toast lightly.
Substitutions: swap milk for buttermilk for extra tang; use a gluten-free flour blend; add 1 tsp almond extract; fold in orange zest for a citrus version; stir in mini chocolate chips for a chocolate confetti loaf; try red and green sprinkles for an extra Christmas look.
Serve with salted butter and coffee, fresh fruit or yogurt for breakfast, whipped cream for dessert, or a drizzle of vanilla glaze.
Make ahead: bake a day ahead and store covered. Mini loaf pans work well; reduce bake time to about 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Quick Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 loaf)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Festive Confetti Christmas Bread, sprinkle bread, holiday quick bread, Christmas bread, confetti loaf, easy sweet bread, edible gift bread