Corn Griddle Cakes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 1/2 cup corn meal
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 egg
• 2 cups flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons melted shortening or cooking oil

Instructions

1. Have water boiling in saucepan, add corn meal slowly, stirring vigorously until thickened. Turn into bowl and add milk and egg, remaining dry ingredients mixed and sifted, and shortening. Cook on a hot griddle.