*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                       PANE GIALLO (POLENTA BREAD)

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads                           Italian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   5       tb           Unsalted bread
   2       tb           Minced garlic
   1       c            Polenta (coarse yellow corn
                        Meal)
   1 1/2   ts           Salt
   1       t            Fresh ground black pepper
   3                    Eggs -- separated
   2       c            Milk
     1/2   c            Half and half
   1       c            Roasted red peppers -- minced
                        Olive oil

  in small skillet over moderatly low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add
  garlic and saute until fragrant. remove from heat. combine polenta, salt
  and pepper in a bowl and set aside. Put egg yolks, milk and half and half
  in a saucepan and wisk well. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. add
  cornmeal mixture gradually, then add garlic and red peppers. cook 2 minutes
  stirring constantly with wooden spoon. Add remaining butter and cook an
  additional 2 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 brush souffle dish or casserole
  with olive oil. Place dish in oven for 5 minutes to warm it. Beat egg
  whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whites into
  thickened cornmeal. Pour mixture into hot souffle dish. Bake until puffed
  and golden about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.
 


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