These grostini are also good for the first course. To make them, arrange the cut-out pole circles like roof tiles on an oven-proof serving platter and bake in the kitchen oven at 180 degrees for about 20 minutes before serving. Baccalae, which is salted and air-dried cod, can be found in Italian delicatessens. The recipe also works well with slices of fontina and a tiny bit of shaved truffle, if desired.
Cover the fish with enough water and renew it at least six times during the next 24 hours. Drain the fish, remove the bones and put it aside.
For the polenta, boil the water and season with salt. Slowly add the cornmeal, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Cover and cook on low heat for about 10 minutes.
Wet the surface with water and pour the polenta on it. Roll out with a moistened corrugated wood to a thickness of about lh cm and cool completely. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 180 °C. Dip a 5 cm dia. cookie cutter briefly in water and cut out circles from the polenta. brush both sides with a total of 2 tablespoons of oil and place on a baking tray. Place in the oven for about 20 min. until crispy and golden brown, turning once to the other side.
In the meantime, cream the fish with the remaining oil using a wooden spoon. While doing this, add the oil in a fine stream, this is the same technique as for the mayonnaisehers
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