Description
Celebrate the holidays with this festive Christmas Funfetti Quick Bread, a moist and tender loaf bursting with colorful red, green, and white sprinkles. Enhanced with a creamy vanilla glaze and extra sprinkles on top, this quick bread is perfect for holiday breakfasts, snacks, or a cheerful dessert. Easy to prepare and bake, it combines classic baking flavors with a joyful seasonal twist.
Ingredients
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For the Funfetti Bread:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup Christmas-colored sprinkles (red, green, and white)
For the Sweet Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Extra Christmas sprinkles, for topping
Instructions
- Preparing the Pan and Dry Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside for later use.
- Creaming the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This step incorporates air for a tender crumb.
- Incorporating Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the two large eggs one at a time to ensure they are fully combined. Then add the vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and well combined.
- Adding Sour Cream and Milk: Mix in the sour cream until the batter is smooth. Gradually add the milk while stirring to combine all the wet ingredients evenly.
- Combining Wet and Dry Ingredients and Adding Sprinkles: Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can lead to a dense bread. Gently fold in the Christmas-colored sprinkles to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.
- Baking the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula for even baking. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the bread is fully cooked.
- Cooling the Bread: Once baked, remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring the bread sets properly for slicing.
- Preparing the Glaze (Optional): While the bread cools, whisk together powdered sugar, milk (start with 2 tablespoons and add more if needed), and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency to a drizzle-able texture.
- Glazing and Garnishing: When the bread is fully cooled, drizzle the sweet glaze evenly over the top. Immediately sprinkle with extra Christmas sprinkles to add a colorful and festive finishing touch.
Notes
- Be careful not to overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added to keep the bread light and tender.
- Use real unsalted butter for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don’t have sour cream, you can substitute with plain Greek yogurt for a similar moisture and tang.
- The glaze is optional but adds a beautiful sweetness and festive look.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting and soaking into the bread.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
