Vanilla Ice Cream - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1/4 c. cornstarch
1/4 Tbsp. salt
4 c. milk
4 eggs, beaten
2 tsp. vanilla
4 c. half and half and whipping cream in any portion

Preparation

Mix sugar, cornstarch and salt in double boiler (cook slow). Blend in milk and stir over hot water or low heat until thick (about 15 minutes).
Blend small amount of mix in the beaten eggs, then pour back into rest of custard.
Cook, stirring constantly for 4 or 5 minutes.
Chill the mix well (important for smooth ice cream).
Add vanilla and cream.
Pour in gallon freezer.
Makes 3 to 4 quarts.