Ingredients:
1 cup corn oil
1/4 cup melted shortening
3/4 cup boiling water
1 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
Preparation:
In a heavy iron skillet add oil. Place cornmeal and salt in a bowl. Pour boiling water over meal and salt. Add melted shortening; stir well. When mixture is cool enough to handle, divide into four portions. Shape each into a cornbread cake about 3/4 inch thick. Place corn cakes in skillet fry until golden brown. Hot water cornbread recipe makes 4 cakes, serves 4.