1 c. yellow cornmeal
Sm. chunk butter
Little onion & 1 garlic, cut very fine
Little red pepper (opt.)
Dash of salt
Boiling water

Put all ingredients in heavy bowl, except water, into a warm oven. Water must be boiling, then add to mixture the water gradually, and beat as you add to make a smooth batter stiff enough to shape. Mold into oval shapes. Heat iron skillet with bacon grease and fry patties until golden brown. Especially good with bean soup. Can also be made with just cornmeal, honey and water fried in oil. Dip in honey as a treat.