Polenta

Directions

1. 1
   Bring water and one teaspoon of salt to a boil.
2. 2
   Gradually add the polenta.
3. 3
   Gently simmer, stirring very frequently to prevent sticking, about 30 minutes or until the mixture is very thick and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
4. 4
   (Use a long handled spoon to stir the polenta.
5. 5
   The mixture will pop, bubble and spatter and the splashes can burn.)
6. 6
   Spoon the mixture from the pan into a buttered loaf pan.
7. 7
   Let set 15-20 minutes or until firm.
8. 8
   Invert onto a flat plate.
9. 9
   Mixture will unmold and hold the shape of the loaf pan.
10. 10
    Cut polenta into slices about 3/4 to 1-inch thick and serve after grilling or baking.