Sophie Grigson's Parmesan Cake

Name: Sophie Grigson's Parmesan Cake
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Four to six servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 ounces freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup semolina flour; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled; 3 large eggs, separated; 3/4 cup milk

By Joan Nathan

Total Time: 45 minutes
Rating: 4(6)
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Ingredients

Yield:Four to six servings

1cup all-purpose flour
1½teaspoons baking powder
½teaspoon salt
2ounces freshly grated Parmesan cheese
¼cup semolina flour
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3ounces (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
3large eggs, separated
¾cup milk

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Preparation

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Step 2
Sift the all-purpose flour with the baking powder and salt. Add the Parmesan cheese, semolina and pepper.
Step 3
Place in a bowl, making a well in the center. Pour in the butter, egg yolks and milk and mix vigorously.
Step 4
Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold in.
Step 5
Spoon into a greased, round eight-inch cake pan and bake in the pre-heated oven for 30 to 35 minutes until firm and browned. Serve cut into four to six pieces as an hors d'oeuvre with drinks or as a bread with stews to mop up the sauce, or merely toasted.