1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 c. corn meal
1 egg
1 tsp. lard
1 c. sour milk or buttermilk
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt

Pour boiling water over corn meal and lard, mixing well. Let cool. Beat egg and add milk, soda and salt. Pour batter into a hot greased 7 inch baking dish. Bake in moderate oven 30 to 40 minutes, or until brown and fairly firm.