2 1/2 c. cornmeal
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1 tsp. salt

Scald with enough boiling water to make a thick batter (about 1 1/2 cups), add beaten egg yolks of 2 eggs, 1 cup sour milk or buttermilk, 1 teaspoon baking soda. Last fold in the 2 beaten egg whites.

Have ready a piping hot iron skillet and drop into it 1 teaspoon fat to melt. Pour the batter into this fat and bake in a moderate oven, 350 degrees, for about 30 minutes or until firm and lightly browned on top. When done, remove from oven, turn onto a warm plate and serve immediately.