Gelato

Directions

1. 1
   Put the milk, half-and-half, salt and whatever flavors you are steeping with in a medium saucepan.
2. 2
   Heat to a gentle simmer, remove from the heat and let steep for 30 minutes.
3. 3
   Whisk the sugar, vanilla and egg yolksin a medium bowl.
4. 4
   Gradually strain in and whisk about half of the warm milk mixture into the eggs.
5. 5
   Then, while whisking constantly, add the warmed eggs to the remaining milk mixture.
6. 6
   Return to the heat and cook the gelato base, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until thick and it coats a spoon, about 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Transfer the mixture into a bowl set over an ice bath to stop the cooking and bring down the temperature.
8. 8
   Strain the mixture again through a fine strainer, pushing to extract all the liquid.
9. 9
   Churn the gelato in a gelato/ice cream maker, following manufacturer's instructions.
10. 10
    Fold in desired mix-ins once the gelato has finished spinning in the machine.Transfer to a container and freeze until solid and ready to serve.