Hot Water Cornbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. cornmeal
2 c. boiling water
oil for frying

Preparation

Place cornmeal in a large bowl.
Pour in boiling water gradually, stirring until no dry cornmeal is visible.
Let stand until cool.
Shape into balls; flatten slightly.
Fry in 1/4 inches hot oil in a cast-iron skillet until brown on both sides, turning once.
Serve with turnip greens or other vegetables.
May add additional boiling water for thinner batter consistency to drop from spoon into hot oil.
Yield:
6 servings.