Southern Spoonbread
["1 c. cornmeal", "1 tsp. salt", "1 egg", "1 c. buttermilk", "3/4 c. boiling water", "1 Tbsp. sugar", "1/2 tsp. soda", "1 1/2 tsp. melted shortening"]
["Pour boiling water over meal.", "Let stand until cool.", "Add sugar, salt and beaten egg.", "Dissolve soda into buttermilk and add to batter; mix well.", "Add melted shortening; pour in greased deep dish or skillet.", "Bake at 400\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes."]
["cornmeal", "salt", "egg", "buttermilk", "boiling water", "sugar", "soda", "shortening"]