Hot Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the cornmeal, sugar and salt in a saucepan.
2. 2
   Pour boiling water over, stirring constantly with a whisk.
3. 3
   Cook, stirring, about two minutes and let cool.
4. 4
   Add the egg yolks.
5. 5
   Sift together the flour and baking powder and stir it into the batter.
6. 6
   Add the milk and oil.
7. 7
   Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold them in.
8. 8
   Lightly oil a griddle.
9. 9
   Ladle about a third of a cup of the batter for each pancake.
10. 10
    Cook until browned on one side.
11. 11
    Turn and cook on the other side.
12. 12
    Continue until all the batter is used.
13. 13
    Serve with syrup, preserves, jams or jellies.