Fried Cornbread

1 1/2 cups self-rising cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups boiling water


1. Mix cornmeal and salt together in large mixing bowl.
2. Pour approximately 2 cups boiling water over dry ingredients.
3. Mix well.
4. After the mixture cools slightly, shape mixture into balls about the size of golfballs, one at a time. You must wet your hands with water before you make each ball.
5. Flatten the ball with your fingers.
6. Fry in skillet (preferably cast iron) with about 1/2 inch of hot oil.
7. Fry until golden brown on both sides.