Has anyone made polenta via the cook in the oven, no stir, method? Seemed like something I wanted to try, but I think it did not work and wonder if

[Marg CDN]

there is some other experience out there.

It was grainy.

Just wonderin'

 

[judy-mass]

I discovered baked polenta in a cookbook years ago and have not looked back! The recipe I have and love uses a cup of coarse ground cornmeal, although I have used a mix of coarse and medium grind, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 teaspoons of salt and 4 cups of water.
Combine in a 2 to 3 quart casserole that has been coated with oil or cooking spray(I find a larger, shallower one works best) stir lightly then bake at 350 for 40 minutes, stir then return to t he oven for another 10 minutes. I usually stir in a tablespoon or so of butter and a handful of grated Romano cheese at t he end. Serve and enjoy!
Source: "Bean by Bean" by Crescent Dragonwagon. (I love the name)

 

[Marg CDN]

I discovered baked polenta in a cookbook years ago and have not looked back! The recipe I have and love uses a cup of coarse ground cornmeal, although I have used a mix of coarse and medium grind, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 teaspoons of salt and 4 cups of water.
Combine in a 2 to 3 quart casserole that has been coated with oil or cooking spray(I find a larger, shallower one works best) stir lightly then bake at 350 for 40 minutes, stir then return to t he oven for another 10 minutes. I usually stir in a tablespoon or so of butter and a handful of grated Romano cheese at t he end. Serve and enjoy!
Source: "Bean by Bean" by Crescent Dragonwagon. (I love the name)

Okay good! There are a couple of differences so I will try your method. Thanks Judy.

 

[marilynfl]

I think Traca knew Crescent Dragonwagon. I used to have one of her cookbooks “Passionate Vegetarian.”