Carla Hall's Hot Water Cornbread

By YogiRenee

Ingredients

• 1 cup White Cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Shortening or Bacon Fat
• 3/4 cup Boiling Water
• Canola Oil or Peanut Oil

Preparation

Step 1

1 cup White Cornmeal
1 teaspoon Salt
1 tablespoon Shortening or Bacon Fat
3/4 cup Boiling Water

In a medium size bowl, combine dry ingredients. Stir in shortening and boiling water. Mix well. Shape mixture into small patties.

Canola Oil or Peanut Oil

In cast iron skillet, heat 1/4 inch canola oil or peanut oil. Fry patties until golden on each side, about 5 minutes.