French Custard Ice Cream

Directions

1. 1
   Scald the milk.
2. 2
   Add the beaten egg yolks to which the sugar has been added.
3. 3
   Cook over hot water like custard, stirring constantly, until the mixture coats a wooden spoon.
4. 4
   Chill; add the cream and vanilla and freeze in hand or electric freezer, using 4 parts ice to 1 part ice cream salt.
5. 5
   Makes about 3 quarts.