Strawberry Gelato (Milk-Based)

• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons skim milk powder
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 3/4 cups sugar, divided
• 2 to 3 cups cleaned strawberries (fresh or frozen)
• 1 1/2 pounds ice
• 1 pound rock salt

1. 1. Prepare the milk base: In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, milk powder, heavy cream and 1 cup sugar. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it comes to a strong simmer, about 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside for 3 hours, up to 2 days refrigerated.
2. 2. In a blender, combine the cooled milk base with the strawberries and remaining three-fourths cup sugar. Blend the ingredients until smooth.
3. 3. Place the strawberry mixture in a small metal bowl over a larger bowl containing the ice and salt and whip with a hand whisk for about 10 minutes to lighten the texture, or to desired consistency.
4. 4. Freeze the gelato base for about 11/2 hours before serving.

milk, milk powder, heavy cream, sugar, cleaned strawberries, salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/strawberry-gelato-milk-based-50100485 (may not work)