Vanilla Bean Gelato

 

750mL full cream milk

100g skim milk powder

125g caster sugar

25g glucose powder

1 vanilla bean, split lengthways

 

Put milk, milk powder, sugar, glucose powder and vanilla bean in a saucepan and whisk together. Bring to the boil slowly to dissolve sugar.

Simmer mixture until it thickens slightly. Scrape remaining seeds from vanilla bean into the mixture, then discard the bean.

Remove from heat and chill saucepan in an ice bath until the mixture has cooled.

Pour mixture into ice cream machine and churn for approximately 55 minutes or until thick.

 

Makes about 1 litre.