How do you make olden day ice cream?

Making olden-day ice cream, also known as hand-cranked ice cream, was a popular method used before refrigeration. Here's how you can make your own olden-day ice cream:

Ingredients:

1. Heavy Cream: 2 cups

2. Milk: 1 cup

3. Sugar: 1 cup (adjust to your desired sweetness)

4. Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon (or any other flavoring extract you prefer)

5. Salt: A pinch

6. Ice: Plenty of crushed or cubed ice

7. Coarse Salt (Rock Salt): 1 cup

8. Ice Cream Maker (hand-crank or electric with an ice-cream-making attachment)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ice Cream Base: In a large mixing bowl or saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.

2. Chill the Ice Cream Base: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. This allows the flavors to blend and the mixture to thicken slightly.

3. Set Up Your Ice Cream Maker: If you're using a hand-crank ice cream maker, place it on a stable surface and make sure the crank is properly attached. If using an electric ice cream maker, set it up as per the manufacturer's instructions.

4. Assemble the Ingredients: Fill a large container or sink with a layer of crushed ice and top it with coarse salt. This mixture will help lower the temperature of the ice cream and speed up the freezing process.

5. Pour the Ice Cream Base: Remove the chilled ice cream base from the refrigerator and pour it into the container of your ice cream maker.

6. Time for Cranking: If using a hand-crank ice cream maker, start cranking the handle for about 15-20 minutes, or until the mixture begins to thicken and resembles soft-serve ice cream. If using an electric ice cream maker, refer to the manufacturer's instructions for the appropriate churning time.

7. Final Freezing Step: Once the ice cream has reached a soft-serve consistency, transfer it to a covered container and place it in the freezer to fully harden for at least 4-6 hours before serving.

8. Enjoy Your Olden-Day Ice Cream: Scoop and serve the homemade olden-day ice cream. You can add toppings such as chocolate sauce, whipped cream, or fresh fruits to enhance the flavor.

Remember, the process may take longer than using modern appliances, but it's a fun and nostalgic way to make homemade ice cream.