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Soft Polenta

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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

  1. 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.

  2. Step 2

    *Quick-cooking polenta (precooked maize meal) is available at some supermarkets and at Italian markets.

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