Description
Christmas Funfetti Bread: Festive and easy recipe with colorful sprinkles! Perfect for holiday baking, quick and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- ⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (pure, not imitation, for best flavor)
- ⅔ cup (100g) holiday sprinkles (jimmies work best, avoid nonpareils as they bleed color)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Equipment Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan thoroughly, then line with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal. This preparation ensures your **Easy Christmas Funfetti Bread** will release perfectly after baking.
- Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined. This thorough mixing ensures leavening agents are evenly distributed throughout your bread for an even rise.
- Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs until lightly beaten. Add the milk, melted butter (make sure it’s not hot, just warm), and vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined. The vanilla provides that signature flavor that makes **Christmas Funfetti Bread** so irresistible.
- Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures Make a well in the center of your dry ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients into this well and stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula just until combined. Remember to avoid overmixing—a few small lumps are preferable to an overworked batter.
- Step 5: Add the Festive Touch Gently fold in most of your holiday sprinkles, reserving about 2 tablespoons for topping. Use a light hand to preserve the distinct colors and prevent bleeding. This careful folding technique ensures your **Funfetti Bread** has that beautiful confetti appearance.
- Step 6: Bake to Perfection Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the reserved colorful jimmies on top for an extra festive appearance. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. If the top begins to brown too quickly, loosely cover with aluminum foil after about 40 minutes.
- Step 7: Cool and Finish Allow your **Easy Christmas Funfetti Bread** to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before lifting it out using the parchment paper handles. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. If desired, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled bread and immediately top with additional sprinkles.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (estimated)
- Calories: 240 calories per serving
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 153mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 47mg