Cornmeal Pancakes

By BARBIE

This is a thin, crisp sort of pancake with lots of flavor. For company, it is nice to offer both these and the plump, soft Oatmeal Pancakes. Makes 18-20 pancakes, approximately 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal, preferably stone ground
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup boiling water
• 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, melted
• 1 egg
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 3/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• Vegetable oil or bacon fat for frying

Preparation

Step 1

Mix all together and proceed to prepare pancakes.