ICE CREAM IN A BAG

These amazing yet easy ice cream recipes are sure to please everyone. There is just nothing better than the smooth texture and fresh taste of homemade ice cream. I'm quite sure you will enjoy both of these easy ice cream recipes!

Ice Cream Tips

First, let's start with some tips about making and storing your own ice cream.

• Homemade ice cream is best served right after you make it. It tends to get very hard and crystallize in the freezer.

• If you plan to store homemade ice cream, use more cream. The more cream you have, the better it will store (cream will not crystallize as much as milk). For example, replace skim milk with whole milk, whole milk with half & half, and half & half with cream.

• Store extra homemade ice cream in an airtight plastic container in the freezer. If the ice cream does not fill the whole container, place plastic wrap against the ice cream. This will keep it fresher and will keep the frost off. Let it thaw for 15-20 minutes at room temperature or microwave for a short time to soften before serving.

• Though most people will tell you that you have to use rock salt to make ice cream, I have successfully made ice cream using table salt. Though, the rock salt has better results.

• If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can use the ice cream in a bag techniques described below with any ice cream recipe.

• Making ice cream is a great family activity!!

	Ice Cream in a Bag
	This is a very simple way to make ice cream that can be done with very little equipment. This can technically be done with any two containers: a small container with your ice cream mixture, and a larger container that can hold the ice cream container and the ice and salt. Ingredients: 1/2 cup milk (skim, 1%, 2%, whole, or half & half) 1 Tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla Directions: Double bag ingredients in small Ziploc bags. Make sure you press air out and make sure they seal well. Put inside large Ziploc bag or large airtight container filled with ice and a generous amount of salt. Shake, roll, and knead until thickened. We like to toss it around an make a game out of it! To make other flavors add fruit, chocolate syrup, crushed cookies, jam, or any other flavorings. It is best to add these when the ice cream is almost done. Makes one serving. You can do up to 4 serving size bags in the large Ziploc or large container.