Soft Serve Ice Cream Makers

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Soft serve ice cream is made and mixed in a machine and dispensed on demand. It is similar to the regular firmer kind, but because of the mixing process it becomes softer in texture and taste. It is also known for be soft and creamy, and can be found in different restaurants and hamburger eateries. Now you can make your very own delicious recipes at home with Soft Serve Ice Cream Makers.

These machines can be purchased anywhere, whether online or locally. You have commercial versions that cost up into the thousands and then you have home models that cost as little as $30. Major brands include Cuisinart, KitchenAid and Rival/White Mountain. There are different types of machines to choose from, you have electric and hand-crank. In the market you can choose from ice and rock salt, freezer bowl, or self-contained compressor freezers. To produce soft serve, the machine will need to be able to mix air into the mix throughout the duration of the freezing process.

When making a soft ice cream dessert, you have lot varieties at hand. Many machines will include a recipe book. Generally the difference in ingredient preparation between conventional ice cream and soft serve is the milk content. Soft serve uses less fat content and this can be achieved by lessening the amount of milk into the mix. Or you can always buy mixes; these mixes come in powdered and liquid forms. The liquid mix is considered the most consistent in quality because of the process it goes through prior and after packaging. Then you have a fresh liquid mix, this type of mix requires refrigeration and must be used within 1 week. For the powered mix, one needs to add water to the mix.

From there, making the ice cream is simple. All you need to do is add your mix into the machine, allow for the mix to chill and harder, then air introduce. How long you need to wait is dependent of the soft serve ice machine instructions. It is always advised to wash your soft serve maker in hot water, before and after use to prevent contamination.

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