Cornmeal Griddle Cakes With Molasses

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups corn meal
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 2/3 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 teaspoons baking powder

Method

1. 1 Scald the corn meal with boiling water.
2. 2 Stir in milk, melted shortening, and molasses.
3. 3 Sift together flour, salt, and baking powder, then mix into the batter.
4. 4 Cook on a hot greased griddle until browned on both sides.
5. 5 Serve immediately with butter and syrup.