2 c. cornmeal
2 tsp. flour
3 1/2 c. boiling water
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. melted shortening
2 tsp. grated onion
1/2 tsp. black pepper

Mix cornmeal and flour, add to boiling water, mix well. Set aside to cool. Add other ingredients to cooled mix, beat thoroughly. Drop teaspoonful at a time onto a hot, well greased griddle.