Polenta

1. 1

   Bring water to boil in heavy-bottomed saucepan or small kettle.

2. 2

   Add salt to taste.

3. 3

   Gradually add cornmeal while stirring briskly with wire whisk.

4. 4

   You must stir vigorously or cornmeal will lump.

5. 5

   When mixture returns to boil continue stirring about 5 minutes.Let mixture cook for total of at least 20 minutes, stirring all around bottom of pan to prevent sticking.

6. 6

   It will be quite thick; stir often.

7. 7

   Serve polenta piping hot with any desired sauce or pour into loaf pan (9 by 5 by 2 3/4 inches) and let stand until cool.

8. 8

   Refrigerate until ready to use.

9. 9

   When chilled loaf may be sliced, arranged on baking dish, sprinkled with grated cheese and melted butter and baked in a 400-degree oven until browned.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.