Description
Ice Cream Bread is a fun and easy recipe that transforms simple frozen custard and pantry staples into a delightful, sweet bread with colorful sprinkles. Perfect for a quick, no-fuss treat, this bread is soft, slightly sweet, and bursting with festive colors, making it a favorite for celebrations or everyday enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients
- 2 cups plus 1 Tablespoon of Frozen Custard – Softened
- 1/2 cup of Powdered Sugar
- 1 1/2 cups of Self Rising Flour
- 1/2 cup of colorful Sprinkles
For Preparation
- Spray Butter (for greasing the loaf pan)
Instructions
- Soften the Frozen Custard: In a large bowl, place the frozen custard and stir it until creamy and well softened, creating the base of your bread batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Add the self rising flour, powdered sugar, and sprinkles to the bowl with the custard. Stir all the ingredients together until well blended into a smooth batter.
- Prepare Loaf Pan: Lightly spray the loaf pan with spray butter. Line the pan using two pieces of parchment paper—one cut to fit lengthwise and hang over the ends, and the other fitting widthwise and hanging over the sides. This helps you lift the bread out easily once it’s baked and cooled.
- Pour the Batter: Transfer the bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Optionally, sprinkle a few additional sprinkles on top of the batter for extra color and texture.
- Bake the Bread: Place the pan in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Protect the Crust: When the bread’s top turns golden brown, cover it loosely with foil to prevent over-browning or burning while the interior finishes baking.
- Cool the Bread: After baking, remove the loaf pan and set it on a wire rack. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 30 minutes.
- Remove from Pan: Using the overhanging parchment paper, lift the bread out of the pan and place it on the wire rack, parchment paper still underneath to cool completely.
- Wrap and Refrigerate: For best texture and flavor, wrap the bread first in parchment paper, then in foil, and refrigerate it overnight before serving.
- Slice and Serve: Finally, slice the bread into one-inch pieces and enjoy this uniquely sweet and colorful treat!
Notes
- Ensure the frozen custard is softened to a creamy consistency before mixing for the best texture.
- Using self rising flour eliminates the need for additional leavening agents like baking powder or baking soda.
- Line the loaf pan with parchment paper carefully to prevent the bread from sticking and to make removal easier.
- Keep an eye on the bread near the end of baking to avoid overbrowning, covering with foil as needed.
- Refrigerating the bread overnight improves its texture and helps it slice cleanly.
- Feel free to customize sprinkles or use flavored frozen custard for different variations.
