If you like bread, then you have to try out this special Christmas bread recipe during this holiday season. With this recipe, you get a unique and delightful treat that you can prepare when you have friends and family over at your place. Without taking too much of your time, let’s get right into the kitchen.
Christmas Bread Recipe
This Funfetti Christmas bread is a quick bread so it takes way less time to prepare when compared to other types of bread. The bread is loaded with sprinkles, and the bread itself is tender and moist with a dynamic and well-blended flavor.
How to Prepare the Funfetti Christmas Bread Recipe
Being a quick bread, this Christmas bread recipe is very easy to prepare, and ultimately, it takes a shorter time to be ready. Here’s what you’ll need and how you’ll make this delicious recipe.
Ingredients for Preparing Christmas Bread
Here are the ingredients you need to prepare this delicious recipe at home.
For Bread:
- 1¾ cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- ½ cup of sour cream
- ½ cup of unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup of milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2½ tablespoons of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon of baking soda
- ⅔ cup of Christmas sprinkles
For Glazing:
- 1¼ cups of powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons of heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
- Christmas sprinkles, as toppings
Instructions for Preparing Christmas Bread
The process of preparing this Christmas treat is quite simple and straightforward, and in less than 90 minutes, they’re ready. Here are the step-by-step instructions on how to make this delicious Funfetti Christmas bread recipe at home.
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and spray your large loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2: In a large bowl, add in the softened butter and sugar, then mix with a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
Step 3: Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, and mix till they’re combined. Now, add in the sour cream and milk, and mix until everything is well combined. Set aside.
Step 4: In another bowl, add in all the dry ingredients; flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, and whisk together.
Step 5: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and stir until they’re combined with no dry ingredients showing.
Step 6: Add in the sprinkles, and mix gently for a couple of seconds.
Step 7: Pour the batter into the loaf pan, and bake in the preheated oven for about 65-75 minutes (or until a toothpick comes out clean through the center and the top is golden).
Step 8: Now, remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to keep on cooling.
Step 9: To make the glaze, whisk together the sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla. Now, you can spread it over the cooled bread using a spatula.
Step 10: Sprinkle some extra Christmas sprinkles on the glaze to enhance the appearance.
Step 11: Viola! Your delightful Christmas bread is ready, and it’s time to serve.
Note:
- If you can’t get unsalted butter, you can use salted butter but make sure to remove the salt to be added later on.
- If you’re not a fan of the glaze, you can choose not to add it, and just eat the bread fresh and naked.
- If your bread is getting brown too early when it’s not done, place a foil over it while it is baking.
How to Store Christmas Bread
If you’re lucky to have leftover bread, it is very easy to store for another time.
- Store the bread in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, and it will last for up to 3 days.
- You can choose to freeze it but only freeze the bread at the point where you’ve not added the glaze. Cover the bread with foil paper then place in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to two months. Allow to defrost on the countertop before serving.
Christmas Bread Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Hand mixer
- 1 Loaf pan
- 1 Oven
Ingredients
For Bread
- 1¾ cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- ½ cup of sour cream
- ½ cup of unsalted butter softened
- ¼ cup of milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2½ tablespoons of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon of baking soda
- ⅔ cup of Christmas sprinkles
For Glazing
- 1¼ cups of powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons of heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
- Christmas sprinkles as toppings
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and spray your large loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, add in the softened butter and sugar, then mix with a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, and mix till they're combined. Now, add in the sour cream and milk, and mix until everything is well combined. Set aside.
- In another bowl, add in all the dry ingredients; flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, and whisk together.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and stir until they're combined with no dry ingredients showing.
- Add in the sprinkles, and mix gently for a couple of seconds.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan, and bake in the preheated oven for about 65-75 minutes (or until a toothpick comes out clean through the center and the top is golden).
- Now, remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to keep on cooling.
- To make the glaze, whisk together the sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla. Now, you can spread it over the cooled bread using a spatula.
- Sprinkle some extra Christmas sprinkles on the glaze to enhance the appearance.
- Viola! Your delightful Christmas bread is ready, and it's time to serve.
Notes
- If you can't get unsalted butter, you can use salted butter but make sure to remove the salt to be added later on.
- If you're not a fan of the glaze, you can choose not to add it, and just eat the bread fresh and naked.
- If your bread is getting brown too early when it's not done, place a foil over it while it is baking.
Nutrition
This Funfetti Christmas bread recipe is one that you should try out this holiday season when you have friends and family over. It tastes delicious and feels moist and tender in the mouth. When you try out this recipe, make sure to drop a comment below sharing how much you enjoyed it.
