Cooking Instructions

• Preheat oven to 450° F.
• Place shortening in 9-inch skillet with ovenproof handle or 8-inch square baking pan.
• Place in oven about 3 minutes.
• Skillet will be very hot when shortening is melted.
• While skillet is heating, in large bowl combine corn meal, flour, salt and baking soda; add buttermilk and egg, mixing well.
• Pour batter into hot, prepared skillet.
• Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until surface cracks and edges are light golden brown and pull away from side of pan.
• Serve hot with butter.

Cook Note:

* As a substitute for buttermilk, add 2 tablespoons vinegar to a 2-cup measuring cup. Then add enough milk to equal 2 cups.