Southern Corn Bread (printable)
Ingredients

1/4 cup vegetable shortening
2 cups white cornmeal
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons Clabber Girl Baking Powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 egg
2 cups buttermilk

Instructions
Melt shortening in a 9-inch iron skillet or a 9-inch square baking pan in the oven, brushing sides of pan with melted shortening.
In a mixing bowl, sift together cornmeal, flour, salt, Clabber Girl Baking Powder and baking soda; set aside. In a separate bowl, combine egg and buttermilk and stir into the flour mixture along with melted shortening. Pour batter into the hot skillet or baking pan.

Bake at 450°F for 20 to 25 minutes, or until browned. Cut in squares or wedges; serve hot with plenty of butter.