Gerardo's gnocchi alla romana

Method
Prep:20min  ›  Cook:15min  ›  Ready in:35min 

1. Combine the milk and salt. Bring to the boil. Pour in the semolina gradually and stir for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
2. Add the yolks, the nutmeg and the cheese to the milk mixture. Stir well.
3. Pour the mixture onto a wet baking tray or swiss roll tin and level with a rolling pin to a thickness of 2cm.
4. Using a 2 to 3 inch round cutter, or the bottom of a glass, cut round disks out of the mixture. Dip the cutter in cold water to prevent sticking.
5. Place gnocchi in a baking pan greased with butter. Scatter the knobs of butter over top.
6. Bake at 200 C / Gas 6 for 7 to 8 minutes, then grill for another 7 to 8 minutes and serve.