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Double-Boiler Polenta

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Author: AP/"The Best Recipe," Boston Common Press, 1999

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Ingredients

Preparation 1 1/2 hours

4 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cornmeal (preferably medium-grind)

Directions

Bring about 2 inches of water to a boil in the bottom of a double boiler. Reduce to a simmer.

Place the top half of the double boiler over the simmering water. Add 4 cups boiling water. Add salt, then gradually sprinkle the cornmeal into the water, whisking constantly to avoid clumps.

Cover and cook until the polenta is very soft and smooth, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. Stir every 10 to 15 minutes to ensure the polenta doesn't stick to the pan's sides and bottom.