How to Make Christmas Funfetti Bread

Master the Sprinkle Incorporation

Flour-coat sprinkles and fold gently to maintain color definition without bleeding.

Perfect the Moisture Balance

Combine wet and dry ingredients with minimal mixing for a tender, cake-like crumb.

Control the Baking Process

Monitor carefully and shield with foil as needed to achieve golden exterior without overbrowning.

Create the Ideal Glaze Consistency

Balance powdered sugar and liquid for a glaze that sets firmly but remains slightly soft to the bite.

Baking Tips

Tossing sprinkles in flour helps minimize color bleeding into the batter.

For best results, use jimmies-style sprinkles rather than nonpareils, which tend to bleed more.

Make sure all cold ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture.

For a more pronounced vanilla flavor, use vanilla bean paste instead of extract.

This bread can be prepared a day ahead - the flavors meld beautifully overnight.

For gift-giving, bake in mini loaf pans for 25-30 minutes and wrap with festive ribbons.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze unglazed for up to 3 months.

Christmas Funfetti Bread

Name: Christmas Funfetti Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 1 loaf (12 servings)
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 cup milk, room temperature; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional); 1/3 cup red and green holiday sprinkles, plus extra for topping; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for coating sprinkles); For the glaze:; 1 cup powdered sugar; 2-3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Additional red and green sprinkles for decoration

A festive holiday quick bread featuring colorful red and green sprinkles throughout a moist vanilla-scented loaf. This cheerful Christmas Funfetti Bread combines the nostalgic joy of funfetti cake with the convenience of a quick bread, making it perfect for holiday breakfast tables, gift-giving, or dessert with a cup of hot cocoa. The sweet vanilla base is punctuated with pops of color that deliver holiday cheer in every slice.

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

55 Minutes

Total Time

1H10 Minutes

Chef

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Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 cup milk, room temperature

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

1/3 cup red and green holiday sprinkles, plus extra for topping

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for coating sprinkles)

For the glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

2-3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Additional red and green sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan, or line with parchment paper leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal.

In a small bowl, toss the holiday sprinkles with 1 tablespoon of flour until coated. This helps prevent the sprinkles from bleeding too much color into the batter.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) until well combined.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are fine.

Gently fold in the flour-coated sprinkles until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle a few additional sprinkles on top if desired.

Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the top begins to brown too quickly, loosely cover with aluminum foil.

Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.

For the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust consistency with additional milk or powdered sugar as needed.

Once the bread is completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top and immediately sprinkle with additional holiday sprinkles before the glaze sets.

Allow the glaze to set for about 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Christmas Funfetti Bread

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