Polentina With Bananas And Maple Syrup

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We have hot cereal 3 to 4 times a week and so we don't get tired of the same old thing, i look for variations. i found this recipe on the williams-sonoma website. the recipe serves 4 and if you are cooking for 2 leftovers are easly warmed and if necessary thinned with a little extra milk.

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Steps

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Over medium heat , in a large , heavy saucepan , combine 1 2 / 3 cups of the water and milk along with the sugar and salt.

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Bring to a boil.

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Reduce the heat and when the liquid is barely simmering.

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Whisk , in the same circular motion , polenta in a slow , steady stream until all the grains have been absorbed and the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.

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Reduce heat to very low and with a wooden spoon stir thoroughly every 1 to 2 minutes or until the polentina is loose and creamy , about 10 to 15 minutes.

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Add additional water and milk as necessry.

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The mixture should be very liquid.

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Ladle into individual bowls , top with the sliced bananas and drizzle with the warmed syrup.

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Drizzle with melted butter if desired.

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Ingredients

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water, milk, sugar, salt, polenta, bananas, maple syrup, butter