1 c. milk
1 c. whipping cream
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 egg (opt.)
Nuts or fruit if desired

Put all ingredients in a 1-pound coffee can with a tight-fitting plastic lid. Place lid on can. Place can with ingredients inside of #10 can with a tight- fitting plastic lid. Pack large can with crushed ice around smaller can. Pour at least 3/4 cup rock salt evenly over ice. Place lid on #10 can.

Roll back and forth on a table or cement slab, for 10 minutes. Open outer can. Remove inner can with ingredients. Remove lid. Use a rubber spatula to stir mixture; scrape sides of can. Replace lid. Drain ice water from larger can. Insert smaller can; pack with more ice and salt. Roll back and forth for 5 minutes more. Makes about 3 cups.