Rumford Salad Sticks

Directions

1. 1
   Pour boiling water over the cornmeal, salt and shortening; stirring to make sure cornmeal is all moistened.
2. 2
   Cover and set aside to cool.
3. 3
   Sift and add flour and baking powder.
4. 4
   Knead slightly, onto a floured board, divide into portions the size of walnut and roll with the hand into sticks a little thicker than a pencil.
5. 5
   Lay side by side on well-greased baking sheet and bake ten to fifteen minutes in hot oven.