How to make Ice Cream
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his is a how to guide on how ta
make simple vanilla icecream. If eating ice cream is something you enjoy then this guide is for you! With a few steps you will be able to make a simple and delicious vanilla ice cream dessert In
Whipping cream X1 Vanilla extract X1 Sugar Salt Mixing Bowl x2 Ziplock bagx1 Ice
Method
Step 1: Make around 3-4 trays of ice in the freezer before starting to create the ice cream
Step 2: Pour the whipping cream into a small mixing bowl. Be sure to pour slowly and gently to prevent the formation of air bubbles.
Step 3: Slowly stir the mixture, and add 5 table spoons of sugar to the mix. As you add the sugar, taste the mixture. Stop adding once its sweet enough.
Step 4: Add salt to the mixture. This is to help balance the taste of the mixture. Keep adding and stirring the mix gently until the flavor is just right.
Step 5:Add about 4 drops of vanilla extract to the mix. . Add two drops first , stir gently then add two more drops. Different number of drops can be added . This may vary due to one’s personal pref-
Step 6: Slowly stir the mixture until , everything dissolves and there are no huge air bubbles present. This make take up to 10 minutes.
Step 7: This is the time where you use your creativity. You may add whatever toppings, ingredients, flavor you want to the icecream.
Step 8: Take out the ice and pour it into the other mixing bowl. Sprinkle some salt on it.
Step 9: Steadily, pour the mix into a zip lock bag. Be careful to not fill the bag with too much of the mixture as it may overflow and cause a mess.
Step 10: Slowly, secure and zip lock the bag, making sure there is no air trapped inside. After that , be sure to check that there are no gaps on the bag .
Step 11: Put the bag of mixture into the bowl filled with ice.
Step 12: Now, using both hands start to knead the bag as if you are giving it a massage. DO it gently to prevent the salty water from seeping into the bag, if possible try to keep the top from getting submerge. Do this for about 5-10 minutes. Be careful to take short breaks as it may be really cold for your hands
Step 13: After that step, along with the bowl of ice, put it in the freezer .
Step 14: After 30 minutes, take out the bag again and start kneading and rolling it again. DO this every 30 minute interval for 3 hours
Step 15: After 3 hours use a spoon and scoop out the mix
Your ice cream is done!!! Serve it up with extra toppings and a cool refreshment for your friends!
To make ice cream, it has to be formed under a temperature of –3°. However water freezes at 0°C, thus preventing us from stirring and mixing the icecream.. This is why we need salt. By adding salt to the Ice, it dissolves in the water that melts making the water impure with sodium ions. This then decreases the freezing point of the water to a lower temperature allowing us to make icecream Constantly stirring the icecream as it freezes prevents giant ice crystals from forming and allows air bubbles to get trapped making the ice cream smooth.
Questacom Science squad.(n.d.).Science ice cream. Retrieved from:http://sciencesquad.questacon.edu.au/