BASIC POLENTA (SOFT OR SET)
Steps:
- Put 6 cups cold water, the salt, and bay leaf into a Dutch oven or a heavy stockpot, and bring to a boil. Bring remaining 4 cups cold water to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add polenta to large pot in handfuls, separating your fingers to let the grains slip through and whisking constantly until combined. Reduce heat until only a couple of large bubbles appear at a time. Whisk 2 ladlefuls of simmering water into polenta, and cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until water has been absorbed, about 5 minutes. Continue to add 2 ladlefuls of water every 5 minutes, stirring often and waiting for it to be absorbed before adding more, until polenta is creamy and just pulls away from sides of pot, about 45 minutes. (It may be necessary to adjust heat.) If not serving immediately, reduce heat to lowest setting, cover pot, and keep warm until ready to serve (up to 1 hour). Remove bay leaf. Season with pepper. For soft polenta only: Stir in butter. Use a damp spoon to serve. Top each serving with Parmigiano-Reggiano. For set polenta only: Pour into a slightly damp medium bowl (or a 13-by-9-inch baking dish). Let stand until no longer steaming, about 10 minutes. Refrigerate, uncovered, until cold and set, about 1 1/2 hours. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until ready to serve (up to 2 days). Turn out polenta. Using plain dental floss, cut horizontally in half, pulling string toward you. Cut in half crosswise, pressing string downward. Cut each half lengthwise into 1 1/2-inch-wide strips, cut strips crosswise into thirds, and then into triangles or squares if desired. (Alternatively, cut polenta with a knife.)
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Prince Rayi
[email protected]This polenta recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I love that it can be served as a side dish or as a main course.
Anessa Oculus
[email protected]I love this polenta recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I love that it can be served as a side dish or as a main course.
Yunus Siraj
[email protected]This is the best polenta recipe I've ever tried. It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's the perfect side dish for any meal.
puspadeep Chaudhary
[email protected]I've always loved polenta, but I've never been able to make it myself until now. This recipe is a game-changer! It's so simple and easy to follow, and the polenta turns out perfectly every time.
Ali official
[email protected]This polenta recipe is a game-changer! It's so simple and easy to follow, and the polenta turns out perfectly every time.
Peanut Head
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's the best polenta recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.
Evan Bennett
[email protected]This is my favorite polenta recipe. It's so creamy and delicious, and it's the perfect side dish for any meal.
Ashely morris
[email protected]I've made this polenta recipe a few times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.
GP Cantrell
[email protected]This polenta recipe is okay, but it's not the best I've ever had. It's a bit too dry and crumbly for my taste.
ali jordaneagle82
[email protected]This recipe is a bit bland. I would recommend adding some more salt and pepper, or maybe some herbs or Parmesan cheese.
ajagbe oluseyi
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my polenta turned out grainy and lumpy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
muhammad fayyaz
[email protected]This polenta recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I love that it can be served as a side dish or as a main course.
SK M HABIB
[email protected]I was looking for a simple polenta recipe, and this one fit the bill perfectly. It was easy to make and turned out great. I served it with a mushroom ragu, and it was a delicious and hearty meal.
William Wishnia
[email protected]This is the best polenta recipe I've ever tried. It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's the perfect side dish for any meal.
Jon Metaj
[email protected]I've always loved polenta, but I've never been able to make it myself until now. This recipe is a game-changer! It's so simple and easy to follow, and the polenta turns out perfectly every time.
Stamba Kripsha
[email protected]I was a little skeptical about making polenta, but this recipe proved me wrong. It was so easy to make and turned out so creamy and delicious.
Twist Magic
[email protected]This is my new go-to polenta recipe! It's so versatile and can be served with so many different things. I've had it with roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, and even just a simple knob of butter.
Adriana Mckee
[email protected]I've never made polenta before, but this recipe was so simple to follow. It turned out creamy and delicious, and I loved the crispy crust that formed on top.
Aqleem Shahbaz
[email protected]This was so easy to make and turned out perfectly! I served it with a simple tomato sauce and some grated Parmesan cheese, and it was a hit with my whole family.