Name: Basic Polenta
Ingredients: 8 cups water; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 cups polenta (coarse cornmeal)

Basic PolentaBeth Galton

Ingredients

8 cups water

2 teaspoons salt

2 cups polenta (coarse cornmeal)

Preparation

Combine 8 cups water and salt in heavy larger saucepan. Bring to a boil. Gradually add cornmeal, whisking until smooth. reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until polenta is thick and creamy, stirring frequently, about 30 minutes.

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