HOT WATER CORNBREAD

my father would say to my mother..make me some ho-cakes

2 cups of cornmeal. 
Half cup of flour. 
Teaspoon of salt.
 Tablespoon of sugar.
 Tablespoon of baking soda and a
1/2 CUP of oil FOR COOKING......

bring  2 CUPS  water to a boil...
.while the water is boiling. Get your oil ready to fry..just enough to cover the bottom of the skillet......mix everything together......add 2 cups of hot water to your mix and stir.IF STILL TOO THICK, ADD ANOTHER CUP.....form into balls and place on wax paper...dip your hands in water if it gets too sticky...place your patties into skillet and fry u til golden on each..side about  4 minutes per side......is your oil is really hot