½ cup grits
2½ cups boiling water
1 teaspoon salt

One-half cup grits, washed in clear water twice. 

1. Add to boiling 2½ cups water in which has been placed 1 teaspoon salt. 

2. Boil 2 to 3 minutes.  (Place in double boiler and cook until done). 

3. If it remains over heat, stir often. 

Eat with butter.