Buttered Polenta

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 5 cups water
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup polenta (not quick cooking)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter

Recipe

• 1 bring water, oil and salt to a boil in a 4-quart heavy pot.
• 2 add polenta in a very slow stream, whisking while you add.
• 3 cook over medium heat, whisking for 2 minute.
• 4 reduce heat to low and cook at a bare simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently with a long-handled wooden spoon (this helps to cut down on splatter), 45 minute.
• 5 remove from heat, then add butter and stir to incorporate.
• 6 serve immediately.
• 7 any leftovers will set up and can be sliced and fried -- that is yummy goodness!