Hot Water Cornbread

Directions

1. 1
   Use medium size mixing bowl. Pour the meal into the bowl. Stir in enough boiling water to mix well but in a patting consistency. Scoop about 1 heaping tablespoonful of mixture in hand (carefully, as this is hot!).
2. 2
   Pat out into a pancake like patty.
3. 3
   Cook on top
4. 4
   of stove in hot skillet covered with about 1/4-inch of shortening or oil. Brown on both sides.
5. 5
   I like mine slightly crispy.
6. 6
   Serve with butter, jelly or syrup.
7. 7
   Makes about 8 patties.