1 1/2 c. yellow corn meal
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 1/3 c. buttermilk
2 eggs
1/4 c. oil or melted shortening

Sift corn meal, soda and salt together. Add buttermilk to well beaten egg yolks and add to corn meal mixture; beat well. Add hot melted shortening and again beat. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.

Turn immediately into a piping hot, greased, heavy 10 inch skillet. Bake in a hot oven at 450 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Makes 5 servings.