Polenta

2 to 4 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Dash of cayenne pepper
6 cups boiling water
2 cups cornmeal (preferably water ground)
2 teaspoons salt

Butter the walls of the crock pot with 1 tablespoon of the butter or margarine, then melt the remaining butter or margarine. Add paprika and cayenne; turn to HIGH. Measure remaining ingredients and add to crock pot with remaining butter. Stir well; cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 9 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.

To fry, chill in a lightly greased loaf pan and cut into 1/4-inch slices. Fry in butter until browned.

Serves 8 to 10.