1 c. flour
1 level tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. shortening, melted
1 egg
1 1/2 c. buttermilk

Sift dry ingredients together, add buttermilk and mix. Then add melted shortening and fold in egg.

MAPLE SYRUP:

3 c. sugar
2 c. boiling water
1 tsp. Mapleine

Boil for a little while.