Ozark Hoecake

Ingredients

• 2 cups cornmeal
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 Tbsp. melted lard or shortening

Directions

Combine 2 cups cornmeal and 1/2 tsp. each of salt and baking powder. Add 1 Tbsp. melted lard and stir in water to make a soft dough. Make into small cakes about half an inch thick and bake on a hot greased griddle until brown and then turn to brown on the other side.

By Robin from Washington, IA