Fagiolo Gelato alla Vaniglia (Vanilla Bean Gelato)

Note: makes about 2 cups of gelato.

In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, sugar and vanilla extract and gently heat until bubbles appear around the edges, then remove from heat.

Split the vanilla beans in half and using the dull edge of a knife, scrape the seeds out of each half and put them into the hot milk mixture, then toss the pods in also. Stir it around to help break up the seeds but you don’t need to get too crazy with, they’ll separate in the ice cream machine.

Place mixture in the fridge to chill for about an hour.

Once chilled remove the vanilla bean pods.

Put the mixture into your ice cream machine and run according to manufacturer’s instructions.