Scalded Corn Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. plain corn meal
1 level tsp. salt
1 pt. boiling water

Preparation

Add salt to boiling water.
Gradually mix in meal.
Set in refrigerator for about 20 minutes (or until chilled and firm).
In 1 inch of shortening in a skillet fry at 350\u00b0 for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
Makes 18 corn cakes.