1 1/2 c. white cornmeal
2 tbsp. flour
3 tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. shortening
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

Mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt and baking powder together. Add only enough boiling water to moisten. Add shortening and stir. Add egg and stir. mixture needs to be thick. Spoon by tablespoon into enough oil to fry. Mash out with spatula into patties. Fry at medium heat until light brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.