Recipe information
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
6 cups water
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups quick-cooking polenta (precooked maize meal)*
Preparation
Step 1
Bring 6 cups water, 1/4 cup butter, and 1 teaspoon salt to boil in heavy large saucepan. Gradually whisk in polenta. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir constantly until polenta thickens, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
*Quick-cooking polenta (precooked maize meal) is available at some supermarkets and at Italian markets.
