Homemade vanilla ice cream

August 10, 2008
  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 3/4 cups sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups half and half
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 6 cups whipping cream

Preparation:

Scald milk until bubbles form around the edge of pan. Remove from heat; add sugar and salt, stir until dissolved. Stir in half and half, vanilla extract and whipping cream. Cover and refrigerate.

I use a rival electric ice cream maker so pour into the container to the fill-line, insert the paddle and top with the lid.  I like to put the canister in the bucket and start the motor so I can make sure it is running free and clear before adding the ice.  Add about 3 inches of ice in the bucket around the can then 1/4 cup of rock salt.  Continue the layers until full and keep the ice filled throughout the process.  Once the ice cream maker stops pull out the paddle and get a big spoon.  Dip the spoon into the ice cream and eat a huge bite before freezing the rest.  It will be soft at first but will harden up nicely when frozen.

Gather family around with bowls of crunched up oreos, m&ms, sprinkles, and different kinds of syrups.  Have fun!