discovered that salt absorbs heat, and if you plunge a container of liquid into a salty brine the temperature will go down Ice cream was produced that way for many years until the invention of refrigeration, which made the ice cream maker’s life so much easier With today’s efficient ice cream machines it’s hard to imagine how difficult it must have been a hundred years ago to make a smooth, cold ice cream, but chefs managed to do it This recipe is a great place to start if you’re new to making ice cream Follow the instructions for the basic Vanilla Custard Sauce but use the ingredient proportions below and you will end up with a delicious, creamy vanilla glace The custard base, without the vanilla, will be your master recipe for all ice creams that are infused with flavors such as coffee, tea, spices, flowers, dried fruits, and dry flavors like vanilla No matter what flavor of ice cream you make, it’s important to make the base a day before you freeze it and to let it chill overnight This method will provide you with the maximum flavor and a very cold base that will freeze efficiently in your home ice cream machine BEFORE YOU BEGIN >> Get out the following equipment and allow all of the ingredients to come to room temperature: Digital scale set to metric weights Equipment for Vanilla Custard Sauce 1 small saucepan or bowl 1 paring knife ... but chefs managed to do it This recipe is a great place to start if you’re new to making ice cream Follow the instructions for the basic Vanilla Custard Sauce but use the ingredient proportions below and you will end up... with a delicious, creamy vanilla glace The custard base, without the vanilla, will be your master recipe for all ice creams that are infused with flavors such as coffee, tea, spices, flowers, dried fruits, and... No matter what flavor of ice cream you make, it’s important to make the base a day before you freeze it and to let it chill overnight This method will provide you with the maximum flavor and a very