1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set aside.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar using a mixer until light and fluffy.

4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.

5. Add dry ingredients alternately with the milk, mixing until just combined.

6. Gently fold in red and green candied fruit bits using a spatula.

7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

8. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until a glaze forms.

11. Drizzle glaze over cooled bread and top with holiday sprinkles.

12. Let the glaze set before slicing and serving.