In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, salt, pepper, sugar, garlic powder and baking powder. Pour in melted shortening and boiling water, and stir until batter is homogenous. It should be loose.

A person kneading bread dough on a floured counter - Harbucks/Shutterstock Baking bread is one of the kitchen's most rewarding adventures. Few things compare to kneading by hand, patiently waiting for ...