2 c. corn meal
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dry yeast
1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 c. buttermilk
3 tbsp. melted shortening

Mix dry ingredients, including yeast. Add milk and shortening; stir just until mixed. Bake in a greased loaf pan. Cook 55 to 60 minutes at 375 degrees. Let stand in pan 15 minutes; remove to rack to cool.