Title: Granny's Cornbread
Categories: Bread Southern Grain
Yield: 1 Skillet

2		Eggs
2 1/2	c	Sifted white cornmeal
2	c	Buttermilk
3	tb	Melted shortening or bacon grease
1	ts	Salt
1	ts	Soda
3	ts	Baking powder

Beat eggs together until light. Add milk, shortening and salt.

Add meal, being careful in putting in, as meal varies and the batter should be a medium batter. Beat smooth. Grease and heat 8-inch skillet until grease (I use bacon grease) is smoking. I use no shortening, only bacon grease. Sift in the baking powder and dissolve the soda in a spoonful of cold water. Add to mixture, stir well and pour into smoking skillet. Bake in a good hot oven until brown and crusty, about 15 to 20 minutes.

John Hartman Rosiclare, Illinois

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