Baked Polenta with Butter and Parmigiano Cheese

Directions

1. Pour the flour slowly into hot salted water, whisking gently so as not to form lumps.
2. Cook for 40 minutes stirring constantly.
3. Scoop polenta into a large shallow baking dish and let cool until it's firm.
4. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
5. Butter another large shallow baking dish.
6. Cut cooled polenta into slices 2 inches wide and 6 inches long.
7. Put slices in buttered baking dish.
8. Dot generously with butter and sprinkle with Parmigiano cheese.
9. Bake 20 minutes or until cheese is melted. For a golden-brown crust, put briefly under preheated broiler.
10. Serve hot.