Corn Pone
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 – cups water-ground cornmeal

• 1 – cup boiling water

• 1 – Tablespoon shortening

• 1 – cup buttermilk, mixed with 1/2-cup cold water

• 2 – eggs, well beaten

• 1/2 - teaspoon baking soda

• 1 – teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 425° F.

1. In a medium-mixing bowl, add the cornmeal, stir in the boiling water and shortening.
2. Stir in the buttermilk, eggs, soda, and salt.  
3. Beat thoroughly and turn into a well-greased, hot baking pan.  
4. You want the batter to be 3/4-inch deep.
5. Put into the oven.
6. Bake 30 minutes. 
7. Cut into squares and serve.