Fried Hot Water Cornbread

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl, mix meal, butter and salt.
2. 2
   Instantly pour boiling water over meal.
3. 3
   Beat fast and hard.
4. 4
   Have a bowl of cold water to dip hands in.
5. 5
   Put about 1 to 2 tablespoons of mix in palm of hand and form flat pones or round pones.
6. 6
   Either fry immediately or place on waxed paper until all pones are formed.
7. 7
   Work fast. In a skillet, heat 1 1/2-inches cooking oil until hot. Drop pones in and fry until brown. Do not fry too fast, for the inside will not be done.