Johnnycakes

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar and salt with meal in large mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Scald with boiling water and stir well.
3. 3
   Thin immediately with milk to a mixture that will drop easily from spoon (additional milk may be necessary: mixture should be consistency of thin mashed potato).
4. 4
   Drop by the spoonful onto medium hot griddle greased with 1 to 2 tablespoons of bacon grease or corn oil (do not let griddle get dry).
5. 5
   Cook 5 to 6 minutes on each side until a brown, crunchy crust is formed and inside is soft.
6. 6
   Serve hot with butter.