*  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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