Although I love a Christmassy dessert as much as the next sugar addict, after a while I just want a slice of something simple and a cup of tea. This buttermilk loaf is everything you need on those in-between days – when you are feeling festive but not quite ready to commit to a tub of brandy butter.
It comes together in no time at all, with the buttermilk giving it a gorgeous velvety texture, laced with plump cranberries and – the best bit – the crunchy, moreish sugar crust.
