It has six sides and is freezing cold. Many people don't know how to make it, or have been making it wrong for years. It's ice--one of the most versatile foods in the world! It can be used to cool drinks, reduce swelling, and make sculptures.
The first step in the preparation of ice is to set your freezer to 32°F. This is the freezing point of water and will make sure that your ice will be properly made. If you don't set your freezer to this temperature before preparing your ice, you could end up with it watery or overdone. Additionally, make sure to empty out your ice tray if any cubes are left. Old ice cubes can get stale if you leave them in the freezer too long.
After you set the temperature of your freezer and empty your ice tray, pick up the empty ice tray and bring it to the sink. Turn on your faucet to cold and fill the empty tray halfway. Ice cubes expand as they freeze, and will overflow if you fill the tray with too much water.
Carefully pick up the filled trays and take them back to your freezer. Make sure the temperature is still at 32°F, and then place your tray in on a level surface. Close the door to the freezer.
Sit beside the freezer for a few hours as you wait for your water to make the miraculous change into ice. Don't open the freezer too early as you could interrupt the process.
After the few hours have gone by, check to make sure your ice cubes are completely frozen (if not, put them back into the freezer and sit by it once more). Next, take them out of the freezer and knock the tray against the counter to loosen the ice cubes. They will fall out. Put them into a bin and then back into the freezer so you can keep them for later. You have know successfully made ice cubes.
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