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Festive Christmas Bread

This vibrant Christmas bread with red and green sprinkles is a delightful centerpiece for holiday gatherings, easy to make with simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the bread
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup milk can substitute with non-dairy milk
  • 1 egg can substitute with a flax egg
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup red and green sprinkles
For the glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease and flour a loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to your butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
  5. Gently stir in the red and green sprinkles.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top for an even bake.
  2. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Glazing
  1. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Drizzle generously over the cooled bread and sprinkle a few more festive sprinkles on top before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

Best served warm with whipped cream cheese or alongside hot cocoa. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze individual slices.

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