Instructions: 1. In a small saucepan, combine sugar with cup water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let syrup cool. Chill in refrigerator.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, syrup, vanilla bean and scraping, lemon juice and zest. Taste and adjust sweetness or acid. Pour into an ice cream maker and follow manufacturers instructions.

Yield: about 3 cups.

Time: 15 minutes, plus chilling and churning time

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