Homemade Ice Cream

By Sage B.

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup half and half
• 1 cup heavy cream

Preparation

Step 1

In large saucepan, beat together milk, sugar, eggs, flour, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture reaches 160° or until mixture just coats a metal spoon. Cool quickly by placing pan in bowl of ice or cold water; continue to stir mixture. Add half and half and heavy cream; combine well. *Add desired flavorings. Freeze.

*Vanilla Ice Cream
Add 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
*Peppermint Ice Cream
Add 2 teaspoons peppermint extract. As mixture begins to freeze, add 15 crushed peppermint candy rounds and 8-10 drops red food coloring (optional).