Hot Water Cornbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. white cornmeal
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 c. half and half
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 to 2 c. boiling water
vegetable oil
softened butter

Preparation

Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl.
Stir in half and half and 1 tablespoon oil.
Gradually add boiling water, stirring until batter is the consistency of grits.
Pour oil to a depth of 1/2-inch into large heavy skillet (cast-iron); place over medium-high heat.
Scoop batter into a 1/4-cup measure; drop into hot oil and fry in batches 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels.
Serve with softened butter.
Makes approximately 1 dozen.