Description
Homemade Christmas Funfetti Bread brings festive cheer with its colorful sprinkles and sweet vanilla base. Holiday bakers will discover a delightful treat that sparks joy and celebrates seasonal spirit in every delicious slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (113 g) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
Leavening Agents and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorative Ingredient:
- 1/2 cup (85 g) rainbow sprinkles (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Combine room-temperature butter and sugar in a mixing bowl, whipping until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a fluffy foundation for the festive bread.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring each is fully integrated before adding the next, then blend in vanilla extract and sour cream for rich moisture and depth of flavor.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate vessel, creating a uniform dry ingredient mixture.
- Gradually merge the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk to maintain a smooth, lump-free batter with a silky consistency.
- Delicately introduce rainbow sprinkles into the batter, using gentle folding motions to distribute them evenly without deflating the mixture.
- Transfer the vibrant batter into a prepared loaf pan, decoratively scattering additional sprinkles across the surface for a playful, festive touch.
- Position the pan in a preheated oven, allowing the bread to bake until a test skewer emerges clean and the top turns a golden brown.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan briefly, then carefully release onto a cooling rack, permitting complete temperature reduction before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Prevent color bleeding by tossing sprinkles in a light coating of flour before folding into the batter, ensuring vibrant colors stay intact throughout the bread.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend, maintaining the same texture and festive appearance.
- Enhance moisture by adding a tablespoon of Greek yogurt alongside sour cream, creating an extra tender and rich Christmas bread.
- Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer preservation without losing its festive sprinkle charm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg