Corn Meal Griddle Cakes

Ingredients:

1½ cups corn meal
1½ cups boiling water
3/4 to 1 cup milk
1 tablespoon shortening
1 tablespoon molasses
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons Baking Powder


Preparation:

• Scald corn meal with boiling water; add milk, melted shortening and molasses.
  
• Add flour, salt and baking powder which have been sifted together.
  
• Mix well and bake on hot greased griddle until brown and serve immediately with butter and syrup.