World'S Best Polenta

• 4 cups water
• 2 3/4 cups whole milk
• 4 garlic cloves (minced fine or pressed)
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 cups polenta (or yellow corn meal)
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup cheese (recommend -- parmesean, cheddar or brick)

1. Combine the water, milk, garlic, bay leaves, salt and pepper in a heavy saucepan and bring it to a boil.
2. Gradually whisk in the polenta.
3. Allow the polenta to come up to a boil, whisking intermittently.
4. Lower the heat to low and allow the polenta to cook, uncovered, for 30 - 45 minutes.
5. If the mixture starts to get too thick, add up to 1/2 cup of milk.
6. When the polenta is nice thick, smooth and creamy, add the butter and cheese and stir until melted.
7. Remove the polenta from the heat and allow to cool slightly.

water, milk, garlic, bay leaves, salt, fresh ground pepper, polenta, unsalted butter, cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/worlds-best-polenta-313016 (may not work)