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How Do You Make Ice Cream?

March 4, 2026·16 min·1 clip

Josh reveals that soft-serve ice cream has high overrun—meaning lots of air is mixed in to make it lighter and softer.

Host Josh answers a listener's question by explaining the science and process behind making ice cream, from basic ingredients and home churning to industrial-scale pasteurization, homogenization, and controlled air incorporation (overrun). He uses personal anecdotes, clear explanations, and interactive quizzes to make the topic engaging for young listeners.

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