Gianfranco's Basic Polenta Recipe

Basic Polenta
4 cups and 4 cups water
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 cups coarse yellow corn meal

In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water, 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon of salt to a boil. Lower flame to medium and SLOWLY add cornmeal to pot, stirring constantly (do not let lumps form) Take all the time you need to add cornmeal. Keep stirring and start to add from the remaining 4 cups of water slowly a little at a time. It should take 15 min to cook polenta. Be sure to add water slowly to last through out the 15 mins. Once cooked it should be smooth and lump free.The polenta is done when it peels easily off the sides of the pot.