Making your own ice cream can be one of the most rewarding experiences. Imagine having total control of how your ice cream is made and what is put into it and how thick it gets. For most people this is a real treat and for others it's a labor of love. There are two main types of ice cream makers out there, electric and manual. With an electric maker you get the wonderful homemade cream without all of the work. You simply put the ingredients into the maker and turn it on and wait, usually around 20 minutes. With a manual maker you put the ingredients into the bowl and then intermittently churn the cream about every few minutes.
Now some people prefer the way that that the hand churned tastes because it tends to have a smoother thicker texture. Others just like the idea of a group of people siting down around the ice cream maker all taking turns making the delicious treat. For the most part everyone is more than happy to help out with the churning, at least if they want any. Others prefer the easy of electric makers. These are perfect for busy families on the go. If you have small kids or only a few people in the house you may not want a manual maker because you don't have enough help with the mixing. The electric makers out there are very powerful now and you rarely have to worry about the motors burning out.
A lot of the newer machines also have an auto shut off when the ice cream gets to a certain thickness to make sure the motor doesn't burn out. There are several different types of ice cream bowls as well. Some have a bowl that you put in the freezer and pre-freeze. Some use rock salt and ice to cool the cream. Most people prefer the rock salt method because you don't have to wait for the bowl to freeze so you can have cream anytime you want it, also most people don't have that much extra space in there freezer to store a bowl. Both manual and electric makers are very good it just depends on how much work you want to put into it and how you want your ice cream experience to go. Either way homemade ice cream is the way to go.
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