1 1/4 cups corn meal
1 level teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon melted butter (or other table fat)
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup water and buttermilk (half and half)

Mix all ingredients. Have large iron skillet hot and well greased when dough is put in. Cook on top of stove on medium to high heat until well browned on bottom.

Turn and brown the other side. Serve hot with butter and milk or coffee.

To turn bread, run a thin knife or spatula under the crust to loosen well, then slide out onto a dish and invert dish upside down onto skillet.