Why You Should Make Ice Cream Bread

Sometimes you need something sweet, and not just something sweet—a fresh-baked good. I often find myself in this situation, without a treat already made and realizing that my favorite bakeries are closed for the day or out of reach. I’ll sometimes lean on a brownie mix (often to make chocolate cookies), but what if I’m not craving chocolate? Then it’s time for ice cream bread.

When I first heard about ice cream bread, I thought it was a typo. Those words don’t go together! Turns out I was wrong. This incredibly easy recipe is made using just two ingredients: self-rising flour and melted ice cream. That’s it! You simply mix the two together, dump the batter in a loaf pan, and bake. It could not be simpler.

How To Make 2-Ingredient Ice Cream Bread
To make one loaf, you’ll need:

2 cups (1 pint) melted ice cream (I use vanilla)
1 1/2 cups (195g) self-rising flour
1/3 cup sprinkles, plus more for garnish, optional
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a loaf pan. Line the bottom and two longest sides with a strip of parchment paper for a clean release.

In a medium bowl, add the melted ice cream. You can let it sit out to thaw, or you can microwave it (in a microwave-safe bowl) at 50% power, stopping every two minutes to stir, until melted but still cool to the touch.

Add the self-rising flour and mix until no streaks of flour remain. If using the sprinkles, add them and stir just until combined.

Add the batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top. If desired, top with more sprinkles. Bake until a tester comes out of the center clean, 35 to 45 minutes. The bake time will depend on the size of your pan and your oven—around 35 minutes for a 9x5-inch pan (this will make a squat loaf), about 40 minutes for an 8 1/2x4 1/2-inch pan, and about 45 minutes for an 8x4-inch pan. Let cool for a few minutes in the pan, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.

https://www.simplyrecipes.com/ice-cream-bread-recipe-8703330?

OK off to ice cream now!1