Christmas Sweet Bread
Delightful and festive sweet bread, perfect for holiday celebrations and sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter Softened, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs At room temperature
- 1 cup milk Can substitute with non-dairy milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Colored sugar or icing For decoration
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture; mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Shape the dough into various forms like stars, flowers, or animals.
Baking
- Place the shaped dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Allow to cool before decorating with colored sugar or icing.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to three months.
