Hot Water Cornbread

Ingredients

• 1 cup cornmeal 
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 1 tablespoon shortening 
• 0.8 cup water boiling
• 1 teaspoon sugar white

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• paper towels

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, salt, and sugar.
2. Add boiling water and shortening; stir until shortening melts.
3. Pour oil or bacon fat to a depth of 1/2 inch in a large skillet and heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
4. Shape cornmeal mixture into flattened balls using a heaping tablespoon as a measuring guide. Fry each in hot oil, turning once, until crisp and golden brown, about 5 minutes.
5. Drain on paper towels.
6. Serve at once with maple syrup or honey.