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A beautifully plated festive Christmas bread featuring a golden-brown crust with decorative icing and sprinkles, garnished with holly and berries, styled on a rustic wooden table with holiday decor in the background

Cozy Festive Christmas Bread for Holiday Baking Fun

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A deliciously soft and flavorful bread infused with holiday spices, topped with icing and colorful sprinkles, making it the perfect festive centerpiece

  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 1 large loaf or 12 slices

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Decorative icing and sprinkles for topping

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg
  3. Add in melted butter, eggs, and the yeast mixture; knead until a smooth dough forms
  4. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  6. Shape the dough into a loaf or desired shape and place on a baking sheet
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown
  8. Allow to cool, then decorate with icing and sprinkles for a festive look

Notes

  • You can add dried fruits or nuts to the dough for extra flavor and texture
  • Decorate with holly, berries, or edible glitter for a more festive appearance
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
  • Calories: 250 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg