Make the Bread

1. Prep the Oven & Pan:
   Move the oven rack to the upper third position. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch aluminum loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients:
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, lightly beaten egg, melted butter, and almond extract.

4. Make the Batter:
   Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the sprinkles.

5. Bake:
   Transfer batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. Cool:
   Let the bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Because the bread is dense, allow 1–2 hours for it to cool completely before glazing.

Make the Glaze

1. Whisk Together:
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the sifted powdered sugar, buttermilk, and corn syrup. Adjust the consistency by adding a little more buttermilk if needed until the glaze is thick but pourable.

2. Glaze the Bread:
   Once the bread is fully cooled, spoon the glaze over the top. Immediately sprinkle with holiday nonpareils before the glaze sets.