ALTON BROWN'S ICE CREAM

Steps:

• In a medium sauce pan combine the half and half and heavy cream, stir over medium heat until just boiling.
• Blend the egg yokes and SLOWLY add the sugar until all mixed.
• Temper in the heated milk mixture.
• Return to saucepan and over low heat bring mixture to 170 degrees.
• Move to chilled metal bowl.
• After slight cooling, add vanilla extract.
• Chill until mixture reaches 40 degrees (usually overnight).
• Add mixture to machine and add any additional flavorings.
• Enjoy.