*In general, use a 4:1 ratio (liquid to cornmeal)

Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan.

Separately, add 1/4 cup cornmeal to 1/2 cup cold water, creating a slurry. Set aside.

When water comes to a boil, stir in cornmeal.

Continue stirring constantly for 1–2 minutes. (Smell it! The toasted flavor will come through.)

When a white foam appears on the top, continue stirring for another 1–2 minutes, until the foam dissipates. (This is the starch being converted into sugars).

Add a pinch of salt and either 1/2 stick or 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and continue stirring for about a minute more, until the liquid starts to thicken.

Turn off the heat; cover saucepan with lid. Let sit for 5 minutes.

Season, to taste, with milk, butter, more cinnamon, and the sweetener of your choice (Lorenzo recommends honey). Enjoy.