Ingredients

• 6 cups water
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups quick-cooking polenta (precooked maize meal)*

Instructions

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