Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1       cup           cornmeal 
  1       teaspoon      salt
  1       teaspoon      white sugar 
  1       tablespoon    shortening 
   3/4    cup           boiling water

Preparation:

mix ingredients together until smooth. In a large skillet pour in 1/4 cup of oil or bacon fat. when grease is ready, using a large serving spoon, spoon in one scoop at a time and as they start to brown, turn them over until they are done. Great for Greens.