Baked Semolina Gnocchi
- 6 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups fine semolina (12 ounces), sifted
- 1 stick salted butter, cut into tablespoons, plus more for greasing
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (about 5 ounces)
- 2 large egg yolks
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large saucepan, whisk the milk with the salt and bring just to a boil.
- While whisking constantly, slowly add the semolina in a steady stream until smooth.
- Cook over moderate heat, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in 6 tablespoons of the butter until incorporated.
- Add 1 cup of the cheese and the egg yolks and stir with a wooden spoon until well blended.
- Scrape the semolina mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread in an even layer about 3/4 inch thick.
- Refrigerate until completely cooled, about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Butter a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish.
- Using a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter or wineglass, cut the semolina dough into rounds as close together as possible.
- Reserve the scraps for another use.
- Arrange the rounds in the prepared dish, overlapping them slightly.
- Cube the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and scatter over the top.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese over the gnocchi and bake for about 30 minutes, until they are golden brown and hot throughout.
- Serve warm.
milk, kosher salt, fine semolina, butter, cheese, egg yolks
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/baked-semolina-gnocchi (may not work)