Categories: bread, not tried

Ingredients

• 1 cup Yellow Cornmeal
• 1/2 cup All-purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 1 whole Egg
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1/4 cup Shortening
• 2 Tablespoons Shortening

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

2. Combine cornmeal, flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl. Stir together.

3. Measure the buttermilk and milk in a measuring cup and add the egg. Stir together with a fork. Add the baking soda and stir.

4. Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir with a fork until combined.

5. In a small bowl, melt 1/4 shortening. Slowly add melted shortening to the batter, stirring until just combined. In an iron skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons shortening over medium heat. Pour the batter into the hot skillet. Spread to even out the surface. (Batter should sizzle.)

6. Cook on stovetop for 1 minute, then bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.

7. Edges should be crispy!

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