So week 3 of the GBBO is here, and as soon as I discovered that it was bread week I really hoped that it would not be anything too elaborate, because as much as I love making bread, some of the bread challenges last series were quite laborious! When I saw that the categories were either quick bread (i.e. no yeast) , baguettes or 3d bread sculptures, I opted for the 1st one and I knew which bread I would ‘risk’ making.
I say risk, because I am not really sure if an ice cream bread really counts as being a ‘bread’ because the only ingredients which are used are self raising flour and ice cream. Yes, seriously that is it. Just two ingredients!
I have seen ice cream bread on pinterest and I have pinned a few recipes over time, and it is one of those curious recipes that I have wanted to have a go at making myself for a while now, but have never had the excuse……until now! I am a little worried that this bread is not really GBBO worthy, and that maybe I should have opted for making soda bread or giving baguette baking a go, BUT I decided to go for it and I have to say I was really happy with how it turned out. It looked like bread, it smelt like bread and it cut like bread. BUT did it taste like bread? Well, if I am honest it did not taste like regular bread, it was kind of a cross between a scone and maybe a Victoria sponge (especially when I tried it with jam). It was not that far removed from a brioche either in flavour. Making it perfect bread for breakfast or an afternoon tea maybe.
Either way, it was still delicious and quirky and myself and Burton (who tried his with some chocolate spread) LOVED it! Here is how I made it (it is very easy!).
- 6 scoops of good quality vanilla ice cream (I used Kelly's Cornish Vanilla Ice Cream with clotted cream)
- 350g self raising flour
- line and grease a alb loaf tin
- pre heat the oven to 180oC / 160oC (fan)
- allow the ice cream to soften slightly.
- add to a large mixing bowl with the flour and mix well until just combined(I used my Kenwood mixer).
- the mixture should almost resemble bread dough at this point
- our into your loaf tin and smooth over
- cook for about 45 minutes until cooked right the way through
- allow to cool and then slice and serve. It tastes great topped with jam or chocolate spread
This bread really was so easy to make and tasted really nice too. It would be perfect for the times when you need some bread in a rush, and as long as you have ice cream and self raising four then away you go! It would be fab for a birthday party tea or a lazy Sunday breakfast or family tea occasion when a more special bread could be served.
I am not sure if Paul and Mary would have approved of my no prove bread making recipe, BUT it is such a fun and novel way of bread making that I will be making it again. Next time, I will try a different flavour ice cream I think, and add some extras too – and I cannot wait. This ice cream bread would also be a perfect one to make with children, because it takes next to not time to put together and bake.
Great Bloggers Bake Along
If you would like to bake along with me for the new series of the Great British Bake Off, then the rules are here and you can grab my badge on my homepage and on the rules page. I look forward to seeing what you come up with and remember that at the end of the bake off, I will be holding my prize draw where anyone who has linked up a new recipe throughout the 11 weeks can enter. It will only be open to #GBBOBloggers2015 – so there is a good chance of winning 1 of 3 prizes 🙂
On your marks, get set and baaaaaake
This week’s bake off linky is being hosted by Jo – so please to go and see what she has baked for bread week.
**Come back next Tuesday for the bake off round up, and to see who has been crowned Star Baker/s **
(linky opens 9pm on Wednesday 19th August and ends at 12pm on Monday 24th August , 2015)
Linking with Jen’s Food and Utterly Scrummy’s
I’m definitely going to try this as it’s a great way to have a bread (scone like or otherwise) for breakfast – might have to experiment with flavours!
i will def be trying some more flavour ideas – i can’t wait x
That is amazing! I’ve never seen anything like it but will 100% be making this. Boom! Bread week? Done.
Oh please let me know how you get on with it x
Ice cream AND bread?!! my two favourite food items together in one mouthful! This loaf looks really light and so quick to get together!
i know – ice cream and bread is so indulgent and yet as you say that bread was not dense at all x
Wow! how can that be so simple! Flour and icecream – who’d have thought it! And I’m sure Mary and Paul would have been impressed!
That is why i had to make it to see how easy it was for myself! x
Oh wow! This is a new one on me. Looks delish. 🙂 x
Thank you Julie, it was very nice x
This looks amazing and so simple x
Thank you Susan, it really is easy and tasted lovely x
It looks totally delicious! I’ve heard of it before but always wondered if it really works. Wonder what chocolate ice cream would make?
i am going to try that soon! x
What a fab idea again! Will give this a go with my boys as it is so easy – love the idea of having it for breakfast x
thank you, it would be perfect to make with yours (and my) boys because it was so easy x
what eqauls a scoopk?:s
Hi Kate it was an ice cream scoop scoop – so I guess the equivalent to 1 dessert spoonful x
An ice cream bread sounds interesting, I never heard of it. It must be delicious, I’ll keep it in mind.
thank you
What a fantastic recipe Jenny and so easy, I bet Grotbags would love this x
Oh yum, your ice cream bread looks fantastic. How have I never come across this magical ice cream bread before? Looks like it would make delicious French toast or go really well with bacon for an extra special breakfast treat.
Wow, this is something I have never even heard of before! Love hearing about new recipes so thanks for sharing! x
This looks awesome (with the added bonus of a bit of simplicity)- it would literally go down a treat here!
I’ve not come across ice cream bread before. It looks a quick way to make a simple base for a pudding. Thanks for sharing with #BreadySteadyGo 🙂
This has been on my list of things to make for ages, thank you for reminding me! Nutella topping for us I think! X
Oh wow this counts for sure! I can’t wait to see if this works just as well free from x
Wow what a great idea – I’d never have thought of adding ice cream to bread! I’ve linked up an old post this week, must get my bake on for next week.
What a gorgeous sounding recipe! Two of my favourites – ice cream and bread – Yum. I have cut it a bit fine this week but have added my bread recipe to the linky – thanks so much for the challenge 🙂
Awh it looks great.. can’t believe it’s only two ingredients!!
Wow this looks and sounds incredible – what an inspired idea! Thanks loads for all your hard work with the GBBO linky x
Yummy, it looks a bit like brioche!
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What a brilliant idea, I think I’ll try this with Jacob! x