precooked polenta flour

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In a saucepan bring to a boil 5 cups (1150 cc) water. Place 2 cups (450 cc) cold water in a bowl. Drop the polenta flour into the cold water all at same time. Stir to combine, until a uniform mixture is obtained.

Using Pre Cooked
(or Instant)
POLENTA FLOUR

Regular polenta cooks in about 45 minutes. Stirring polenta can be very hard work. Pre cooked polenta flour is available in most grocery stores and Italian delis. It needs only a few minutes of preparation, minimum stirring and it doesn’t make lumps. Many Italian manufacturers offer a pre-cooked, good-quality products. If using one of these, follow manufacturer’s directions for time and quantity of water.

These are the basic instructions (check manufacturer’s directions)

7 cups (1600 cc) water

2 teaspoons salt

2 1/2 cups (12 1/2 oz - 350 gr) corn flour

Pour the polenta mix into the boiling water, stirring constantly to combine.

Reduce the heat to low and cook stirring constantly for about 5 minutes until the polenta is thickened.