Christmas Funfetti Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened.
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1 cup granulated sugar.
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2½ teaspoons vanilla extract.
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3 large eggs.
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½ cup sour cream.
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¼ cup whole milk.
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1¾ cups all-purpose flour.
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1 teaspoon baking powder.
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¼ teaspoon baking soda.
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1 teaspoon salt.
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
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⅔ cup Christmas sprinkles (plus more for topping).
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1¼ cups powdered sugar (for icing).
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2 tablespoons heavy cream (for icing).
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing).
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer.
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Add in the eggs and vanilla, mix until just combined, then stir in the sour cream and milk until incorporated.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
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Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined, ensuring no flour streaks remain.
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Fold in the sprinkles gently to avoid overmixing and spread the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
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Bake for 60-70 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean from the center. Cool for 5 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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For the icing, whisk together powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over the cooled bread and top with extra sprinkles if desired.
# Notes:
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This bread can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.
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The sprinkles can be adjusted for any holiday or occasion.