In a large mixing bowl combine cornmeal and boiling water. Mixing well to eliminate all lumps.

In a smaller bowl combine the flour, salt, sugar and baking powder.

In a third bowl, beat eggs. Add melted butter and milk.

Pour the dry mixture and the egg mixture into the large mixing bowl and mix until smooth.

Heat griddle to 325 degrees.

Coat hot griddle with Crisco vegetable oil (or coconut oil)

Cook pancakes until bubbles break on top. Turn and cook until browned. (Additional few minutes.

Serve hot with butter and or syrup.