Easy Polenta Recipe

CREAMY POLENTA

8 cups water

2 teaspoons salt

2 cups polenta (not quick-cooking)

Bring water to a boil with salt in a 4-quart heavy pot, then add polenta in a thin stream, whisking. Cook over moderate heat, whisking, 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and simmer polenta, covered, stirring for 1 minute after every 10 minutes of cooking, 45 minutes total. Remove from heat and serve warm.

Note: Polenta can be made 20 minutes ahead and kept, covered, at room temperature (do not let stand longer or it will solidify).