Description
This Ice Cream Bread recipe is an easy, no-yeast quick bread made with just two main ingredients — vanilla ice cream and self-rising flour — plus colorful sprinkles for a fun touch. It bakes into a moist, slightly sweet bread that’s perfect for a simple dessert or snack. Using thawed premium vanilla ice cream, like Haagen-Dazs, ensures rich flavor without the need for additional eggs, sugar, or butter. The bread has a soft crumb and a light golden crust, making it a delightful treat to enjoy plain or toasted.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 14 ounce container (approximately 1 ⅔ cups) vanilla flavored ice cream, thawed to a pourable consistency (Haagen-Dazs brand recommended)
- 1½ cups self-rising flour
- 3 tablespoons rainbow colored jimmie sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray an 8 ½ x 4 ½ inch loaf pan with baker’s spray and line it with parchment paper, ensuring enough overhang on the sides for easy removal of the bread after baking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed vanilla ice cream and self-rising flour. The ice cream should be softened to a pourable consistency for easy mixing.
- Combine Gently: Use a large rubber spatula or wooden spoon to gently stir the mixture just until combined and no large lumps remain. Be careful not to overmix to avoid a dense bread texture.
- Transfer to Pan and Add Sprinkles: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the top with the rainbow colored jimmie sprinkles to add color and texture.
- Bake the Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool Before Slicing: Let the bread cool in the pan for 8 to 10 minutes, then use the parchment paper overhang to lift it out. Remove the parchment and transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
- Freezing: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil; freeze up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
- Reheating: Warm individual slices for 20–30 seconds in the microwave or lightly toast in a toaster oven.
- Ingredient Tips: Use full-fat, premium vanilla ice cream like Haagen-Dazs for best results; low-fat or dairy-free versions may not work well.
- Flour: Ensure self-rising flour is fresh and contains baking soda and salt, essential for the bread’s rise.
- Mixing: Avoid overmixing to prevent dense bread; a few small lumps are okay.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/8 of the loaf)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg