Old Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Directions:

1. Add the first 3 ingredients to a saucepan.
2. Over low heat, cook and stir constantly for 25-30 minutes or until the mixture gets thickened and will coat a spoon; cover and chill.
3. Add in half-and-half and the remaining ingredients to the chilled mixture; stir to combine.
4. Pour mixture into the container of an 5-quart electric ice cream maker (or hand-crank freezer for you die-hards).
5. Freeze following the manufacturer's directions.
6. Serve right away or transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm.