One day I was browsing my facebook and saw a post for bread made with only ice cream and self-rising flour.
“Yeah. Right.” I thought.
I thought about it more though, and it made sense. At least enough sense that I thought I would try it out to convince myself into it making full sense.
I mean, if you think about it, there are all of the essential ingredients there: flour, milk, sugar, baking powder, salt, and believe it or not, a little bit of egg is in most ice cream.
But. I still wouldn’t believe it until I tried it.
So I ventured off to the store and I over-analyzed every single flavor of ice cream there was available. My favorite ice creams are definitely the really sweet, outrageous ice creams (such as Birthday Bash), but I didn’t think those would have been very good in bread form. Butter Pecan probably would have been my best purchase for this recipe, but I seriously don’t like Butter Pecan ice cream, and I didn’t really want the left overs 
so, I decided to go with something else. I ended up picking what was called “Caramel Sweet Surprise” – a caramel flavored ice cream, with mini peanut butter and caramel cups.
After I made it and placed it in the oven, I was nervous that it was just going to come out as a blob, but…it worked!! I’m not sure who was more impressed at the fact that it actually turned out, me or my husband
Now, for the honest taste review: I was pleasantly surprised! It tasted nothing like ice cream though, but it still was good.
-If you’re looking for a really good, delicious homemade bread to make…this probably is not quite the one. I would rate it 2 out of 5 stars. Good… but not serve at Thanksgiving dinner good.
-If you want something FUN and unique to try out, this recipe is for you!!
Ice Cream Bread
Ingredients:
2 cups Ice Cream (any flavor), softened
1 1/2 cups self-rising flour*
Directions:
1. Mix ice cream and flour together just until combined.
2. Place in bottom of a 8×4 greased and floured loaf pan.
3. Bake at 350 for 45 min or until lightly browned and toothpick inserted in middle comes out with only a few crumbs on it.
4. Remove from pan and place on cooling rack to cool. Enjoy!
*If you don’t have self-rising flour, you may substitute 1 cup flour, 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder, and 1/2 tsp. salt for every cup of flour (that is the same as 1 1/2 cups flour, 2 1/4 tsp. baking powder, 3/4 tsp. salt!)
I’ve heard of ice cream bread before but I’ve never tried it out myself. It’s great to see an honest review of a recipe and you’re right – I think it’s more of a fun thing to try, as opposed to your every-day-type recipe
I’d be thrilled if you’d come over to Pink Recipe Box and link up at Creative Wednesdays: http://pinkrecipebox.com/creative-wednesdays-with-pink-recipe-box-1/
Hi Nicky! I will for sure join your link party. I added it to my party list! Thanks for referring me to it
And thanks for checking out my blog!
I’ve seen the ice cream bread floating around too, and didn’t believe it. It sounds really interesting though! Thank you for sharing on Foodie Friday
It’s so good! You should give it a shot and let me know what you think
I’ve seen this recipe all over Facebook too, but didn’t think it would work. Now I’ve gotta try it just out of the quirkiness factor. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Michelle! You seriously do have to try it! It’s so much fun, even if it’s just for the idea of having to see it with your own eyes, you know? Thanks for stopping by!
What a crazy idea! How fun! Thanks for linking up to Sweet & Savory Saturdays #22
~Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
http://www.dessertnowdinnerlater.com
Oh, I know, right!? I was so shocked when I heard about it!! You have got to try it out, just so you can see for yourself! Thanks for reading!
This is so unique! Even if its not Thanksgiving worthy, def worth a try!
you could use Pumpkin ice cream… that could make it Thanksgiving worthy!
That’s such a great idea!! What a fabulous suggestion for the upcoming holiday season! And…that would save a lot of time baking in the kitchen as well. Thanks!
Thanks! I hope you get to try it out, and let me know what you think about it!
I saw this on the Moonlight & Mason Jars link party and had to see what it’s about. It sounds delicious. I may just try chocolate, chocolate chip to see what happens:)
Nicole
HoldtheOffice.com
I wanted to try chocolate chip my first go around, but the store that I went to didn’t have any (with the store brand…I’m a cheap person, I’ll admit it), so I chose something different. Let me know how the chocolate chip tastes!
OMG this looks delish and ssssssooooooooo easy! I’ve got to give it a try! I host a monthly spice themed party with a link party and spice giveaway and I’d love for you to stop by and link up and enter to win some yummy spices! You can link up here
http://www.4you-withlove.com/2013/07/party-thyme-beat-heat-link-party-and.html
Thanks again for the inspiration and have a wonderful weekend!
Thank you! I will definitely have to stop by your party and link up! I love linky parties!!
It’s a cute idea but I can imagine that it would come out a little dense. I want to make cookies & cream bread now!
Hi Zoe! Yeah, it does come out pretty dense, almost like a mix between a quick bread and regular bread (it’s kind of weird!). Cookies and cream would be really good!!
I am looking forward to trying your recipe for Ice Cream Bread, it looks delicious. Thanks for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope you are having a great weekend!
Miz Helen
Thanks Miz Helen! If you try and super fabulous combinations, let me know how the turn out, I’d love to know!!
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Can you believe that something so good is this simple! I had my 7 year old grand daughter over to spend the night, and what a treat it was to make that with her! Thanks for sharing this recipe. Great site! I love to visit it. Deb @ kneaded Creations
So interesting…must try