Ingredients

1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal 

2 teaspoons coarse salt 

1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 

4 tablespoons butter 

Preparation

Whisk cornmeal with 1 1/2 cups cold water.

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 1/2 cups water, salt, and pepper to a boil.

Gradually stir in cornmeal mixture. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring often, until very thick, 4 to 5 minutes.

Remove from heat; stir in butter until melted.