Gelato Alla Vaniglia(Vanilla Ice Cream)

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GELATO ALLA VANIGLIA (VANILLA ICE CREAM)

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Italian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c Milk
2 c Cream
1 c Sugar
1 ea Vanilla bean, 4" long
6 ea Egg yolks
1 pn Salt

Split and crush the bean in a motar. Place milk,
cream, sugar, and bean in an enamel pan over low heat.
Bring to the scalding point. Beat the egg yolks with
the salt till foamy, then add in the scalded cream
mix, mixing well. Pour back into enamel pan and
place over lowest heat . Stir constantly until mix
coats a metal spoon. Pour through sieve into a bowl
and chill thoroughly before freezing in a ice cream
maker. (Note:The little specks of bean should not
worry you: they are an indication that the best
ingredients have been used.

From: Great Italian Cooking by Luigi Carnacina.
Published in Milan Italy circa 196?. Posted by Dick
Baker, Nov. 96



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