Johnnycake

Directions

1. 1
   Sift the cornmeal and salt together.
2. 2
   Add the boiling water gradually while stirring into a thick batter.
3. 3
   Drop spoonfuls into a hot skillet with a thick film of fat on its bottom.
4. 4
   Turn when the bottom is browned; cooking time should be 3 to 4 minutes per side.
5. 5
   Drain on papers before serving.
6. 6
   Some cooks form the batter into oval pones instead of dropping spoon-scoops into the skillet.