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Take the pot off the heat. Stir in salt and sugar. Pour into bowls, sprinkle cinnamon all over, and toss on nuts or dried fruit if that's your thing.
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Keep stirring now and then. Let it bubble away for about 5 to 7 minutes over low heat, until it gets as thick as you want. It'll firm up a bit more as it cools off.
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Turn down the heat a little. With a whisk, slowly sprinkle the semolina into the hot milk while whisking non-stop. That keeps lumpy bits away.
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Pour milk into a medium pot with a heavy bottom. Warm it slowly over medium heat until you see tiny bubbles at the edge. If you want, add the vanilla now.
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Measure out all your ingredients and set them out. Having things handy will make everything go smoother while you cook.