Hot Water Cornbread
["2 c. cornmeal", "1 tsp. salt (optional)", "1 c. boiling hot water", "1/2 c. unbleached flour", "3 tsp. baking powder", "1 egg", "2 Tbsp. oil or bacon drippings"]
["Combine cornmeal, salt and oil.", "Pour hot water and mix.", "Add flour and baking powder.", "Mix well.", "Blend in egg.", "Make 8 to 10 patties.", "Cook in hot oil in skillet or in the oven on greased cooking sheet until browned on both sides.", "Takes 10 to 15 minutes on top of stove and 20 to 25 minutes in the oven."]
["cornmeal", "salt", "boiling hot water", "flour", "baking powder", "egg", "oil"]