8
Troubleshooting
My ice cream
turned out soft
or runny.
Home-made ice cream traditionally has the
consistency of a thick milkshake. If you prefer a
firmer consistency, you can:
Remove the dasher and place the lid and lid cap
on the
mixing canister. Place in the freezer to
harden.
Another option is to
leave the canister in the wooden bucket,
remove dasher, add cap and add more ice to the
salt-ice mixture. Cover with a towel and let it sit until
the ice cream is firm.
For fluffier ice cream, once the electric motor has
finished churning, you may remove it and use the
hand
crank to churn the ice cream to the desired
consistency.
The richer the cream you use, the richer the ice
cream
will be. Heavy whipping cream is
suggested for the
creamiest, smoothest
ice cream. Milk can also be
substituted for
cream but will alter the texture and
taste of the ice
cream. You might also consider using a
combination of milk and cream for healthier ice cream.
Recipes that call for alcohol may inhibit the
freezing
process. If you are using an ice cream
recipe that calls
for alcohol, vanilla or peppermint
extract (which
contain alcohol), it is best to add
it during the last few
minutes of the freezing
cycle.
Pay close attention to the amount of rock salt
The texture of
my ice cream
is too hard or
grainy.
A hard or grainy ice cream texture may be due to one
of the following causes:
Be sure that once you start churning your ice
cream,
you DO NOT stop. Stopping for any
length of time
while churning can cause large
ice crystals to form in
the mixture, which will
give your ice cream a grainy
texture.
Pay close attention to the amount of rock salt
used
during the making of your ice cream.
Adding too much
salt can cause the mixture to freeze too
quickly, which
may lead to the formation of ice
crystals in your ice
cream. Read the
instructions in the section titled How
to Use for
The salt-water
mixture
leaked out of
the wooden
bucket.
Before using the ice cream maker, it is necessary to soak
the wooden bucket in water for at least an hour and a half.
This allows the wood to expand and prevents leaks. To do
so, simply fill up the bucket (about 2/3 full) and let it sit in
the sink or other water-safe area for an hour and a half.
Pour out the water and the bucket is ready to use
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