Reddit reviews The Science of Ice Cream: RSC

The Science of Ice Cream by Chris Clark is the ice cream makers bible, as far as I am concerned. I feel like your question is directly answered by the book. It focuses on the "why" and "how" in ice cream creation rather than giving you recipes. In fact, as I recall, there isn't a recipe to be found within the two hardcovers.

The first half of the book is very approachable from the layman's perspective. It includes a history and cultural information, and then discusses ingredients and equipment. The second half gets into the freezing process and the physics behind proper ice cream manufacturing. It gets a little technical, but I believe a high school education and a bit of Google searching will provide anyone with the faculties to comprehend everything the author is discussing.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Science-Ice-Cream-RSC/dp/1849731276

Happy Reading!

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