East Texas Hot Water Corn Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. meal
3/4 tsp. salt
4 c. boiling water
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Bring water to a brisk boil.
Mix all dry ingredients.
Add 1/2 of water and mix thoroughly.
Add more water, if needed, for thick mixture.
Spoon and pat with hands.
Fry in very hot oil until brown.
Everyone loves hot water cornbread in Marshall.