Name: True Vanilla Ice Cream
Yield: Makes about 3 1/2 cups Servings
Ingredients: 1 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup sugar; Pinch of kosher salt; 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, or 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 5 large egg yolks; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream

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There's nothing, um, vanilla about our homemade version of the classic. Of course, it also makes a great base for your favorite flavor upgrades. This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.

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