Alton Brown's Ice Cream

Taiger's Note:

From Good Eats Season 9 Episode 4 Churn Baby Churn II

• Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 quart

• 9 ounces vanilla sugar
• 8 egg yolks
• 3 cups half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy cream

Directions:

1. In a medium sauce pan combine the half and half and heavy cream, stir over medium heat until just boiling.
2. Blend the egg yokes and SLOWLY add the sugar until all mixed.
3. Temper in the heated milk mixture.
4. Return to saucepan and over low heat bring mixture to 170 degrees.
5. Move to chilled metal bowl.
6. After slight cooling, add vanilla extract.
7. Chill until mixture reaches 40 degrees (usually overnight).
8. Add mixture to machine and add any additional flavorings.
9. Enjoy.

Reviews

[Random Rachel]

I love Good Eats! We have used this recipe several times after seeing it on TV a few years ago. It always turns out great, no matter what you add to it.