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Christmas Funfetti Bread
Easy Christmas Funfetti bread recipe with sprinkles and vanilla flavor. Perfect festive quick bread for holiday baking and gift-giving.
Why This Christmas Funfetti Bread Is So Ridiculously Easy
Here’s what I love about this Christmas Funfetti bread: it’s a one-bowl quick bread that comes together in minutes, requires zero special equipment, and somehow manages to feel fancy enough for holiday gift-giving. The sprinkles do all the festive heavy lifting, so you can focus on the buttery, tender crumb that keeps people reaching for slice after slice.
Notes from My Kitchen
- Reserve some sprinkles to fold in at the very end rather than mixing all of them into the batter. This prevents the color from bleeding and keeps the festive speckles vibrant.
- Use room-temperature ingredients, especially butter, eggs, and sour cream. This helps create a smooth, well-incorporated batter that bakes more evenly.
- Don’t overmix once you add the flour mixture. Overmixing develops gluten and can make your bread tough and dense instead of tender and moist.
- Test for doneness starting at 50 minutes with a toothpick, but remember that funfetti breads are best slightly underbaked with just a few moist crumbs on the pick.
Variations
- Cream Cheese Frosted Version: Spread a simple cream cheese frosting over the cooled bread for extra indulgence and holiday elegance.
- Chocolate Chip Funfetti: Add 0.5 cup of red and green holiday chocolate chips along with the sprinkles for a festive twist.
- Eggnog Funfetti Bread: Replace the sour cream and milk with eggnog and add 0.25 teaspoon of nutmeg for a seasonal flavor variation.
If you love funfetti desserts, you’ll also adore my Funfetti Cookie Bars, which offer the same sprinkle magic in an easier sheet pan format.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Preheat and Prepare
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
- 2
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold in 0.25 cup of sprinkles, reserving the rest for topping.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar together for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
- 4
Add Eggs and Flavorings
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until combined.
- 5
Alternate Wet and Dry
Add flour mixture and sour cream in three additions, alternating and beginning and ending with flour. Add milk between additions. Mix until just combined after each addition.
- 6
Add Remaining Sprinkles
Gently fold in the remaining 0.25 cup of sprinkles to keep them evenly distributed without breaking them.
- 7
Bake
Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (serves 12). Values are approximate.
| Calories | 285 calories |
| Total Fat | 14g |
| Saturated Fat | 8g |
| Carbohydrates | 38g |
| Sugar | 24g |
| Protein | 3g |
| Sodium | 210mg |
| Fiber | 0.5g |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use cake batter sprinkles instead of rainbow sprinkles?
Absolutely! Cake batter sprinkles work wonderfully and add extra vanilla flavor. You can also find festive red and green sprinkles during the holiday season for an even more seasonal touch. The baking time remains the same.
How do I store this Christmas Funfetti bread?
Store cooled bread wrapped tightly in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. Wrap well before freezing to prevent freezer burn.
Why did my bread sink in the middle?
This usually happens if the oven temperature is too high or if the bread bakes too quickly. Make sure your oven is properly calibrated. Also, avoid opening the oven door frequently during baking, as this can cause uneven rising.
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