Hot Water Corn Bread

1 1/2 cups of corn meal
1 cup of flour
1/2 teaspoon of salt
8 tablespoons of sugar
2 tablespoons of baking powder
1/4 cup of boiling water
1 egg
2 cups of cooking oil   

Instructions:

Mix all of the dry ingredients. Heat the oil until it is very hot. Pour water into the dry ingredients and mix until barely moist. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Drop the mixture into the hot oil, using a large spoon. Brown the patties on both sides. Serve while hot.