Buttery Polenta

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 2.5 tablespoons butter 
• 1 cup polenta dry
• 0.8 teaspoon salt 
• 5 cups water 

Equipment

• sauce pan
• whisk

Directions

1. Combine 5 cups water and salt in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Gradually add polenta, stirring constantly with a whisk. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes or until mixture is thick, stirring often.
2. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and pepper.