Let's Make Ice Cream

Directions

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   -- Continued -- Supplies: 1 quart-size zip-top freezer bag.
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   1 gallon-size zip-top freezer bag.
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   (The bags should actually zip closed.
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   The kind that you press to close won't work for this).
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   For variations: Strawberry ice cream, add four tablespoons of diced strawberries to the milk mixture.
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   For candy bar ice cream, add candy bar bits.
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   You can put anything in -- Invent your own flavors!
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   Put the milk, sugar, and vanilla in the quart-size freezer bag.
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   squeeze out the air, then zip the bag completely closed.
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    (If it is not sealed tightly, you will end up with salty milk).
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    Place the small bag in the large bag.
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    pack ice almost to the top of the large bag.
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    Pour one cup of the rock salt on top of the ice.
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    zip the bag completely closed.
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    Now you need some help.
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    Get a friend and go outside.
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    (You may want to wear gloves because your hands will get cold).
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    Toss the bag back and forth for five minutes (Be careful --- it's heavy!
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    Open the large bag and drain out the water.
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    (But don't pour it on grass or other plants, salt water will kill them).
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    Add the rest of the salt and as much ice as you can.
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    Seal the bag again, then toss it back and fourth for five more minutes.
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    Check the small bag.
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    Do you have ice cream yet?
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    You probably do, but if it is still runny, seal everything backup and toss it around for a few more minutes.
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    Enjoy your ice cream.