FLAP JACKS
Reading edition
6 tablespoonsful of flour 1/3 tablespoonful of baking powder
Mix this thoroughly
Add enough water to make a batter that will drop freely from the spoon. Add a pinch of salt and two pinches of sugar.
Cook in hot frying pan, well greased, for five or seven minutes and then turn with a quick toss and cook the other side.
HOE CAKE can be made exactly the same as flap jacks by substituting corn meal for flour.