Corn Bread without Milk

CORN BREAD, Without Milk

2 cups white cornmeal 1 tablespoon butter

1 1/2 cups boiling water 1 teaspoon baking powder

2 eggs 1 teaspoon salt

Put the cornmeal in a bowl, make a hole in the center
and add the salt and butter. Pour 1 cup boiling water over
the butter and stir until it is melted. Then add 1 cup boiling
water and stir it well into the meal. .Add a full cup boiling
water, and when well mixed add the eggs, beating in one at
a time; add baking powder and bake immediately.