Fried Cornbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. cornmeal (Martha White self-rising)
3 Tbsp. cooking oil
hot water

Preparation

Add hot water in small amounts to cornmeal until it becomes a medium thin mixture.
In heavy skillet, add cooking oil; heat for a few minutes.
With large spoon, drop cornmeal mixture into the frying pan, being careful to keep the corn cakes apart.
Fry until golden brown on both sides.
Serves with a pat of butter on each.