Title: Barbara Kafka's Firm Polenta
Categories: Side
Yield: 4 Servings

4	c	Water
1 1/2	c	Yellow or white cornmeal
2	ts	Kosher salt
4	tb	Unsalted butter (divided
		Use)
1/8	ts	Freshly ground black pepper

Combine water, cornmeal, and salt souffle dish. Cook in microwave, uncovered, on High (100 percent power) for 12 minutes, stirring once. Remove from microwave, stir in 3 tablespoons butter, and add peps. Let stand 3 minutes. Lightly grease a 7x4x2-inch loaf pan with half of the remaining butter. Pour polenta intoloaf pan and brush lightly with remaining butter. Let stand until cool Cover Note: To fry or grill, slice 1/2 inch thick. Let dry on wire rack about 20 minutes. Brush with olive oil and fry or grill until crusty.

Per serving: Calories 176 Fat 9g Cholesterol 22mg Sodium 712mg Percent calories from fat 44%

KRT Information Services/"Microwave Gourmet Dallas Morning News-Food 8/21/96 Typos by Bobbie Beers

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