Yellow Cornmeal Hoe Cake

Total Time: 13 mins Preparation Time: 3 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups yellow cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups boiling water (may need a little extra)
• bacon fat (or use butter or vegatable oil for frying)

Recipe

• 1 put water on to boil. in a large cowl combine the cornmeal and salt. when the water boils, measure it in a metal or tempered-glass measuring cup and measure 2 full cups water. pour the boiling water over the cornmeal and stir. the cornmeal will swell up, absorbing the water and making a very thick mash. heat a very well oiled large skillet over medium high heat, re-oiling the pan after each batch. scoop out about ¼ cup of hot mash and shape into a patty. fry the cakes in hot oily skillet until brown & crispy on both sides.