1 1/2 c. corn meal
1/4 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 lg. egg, lightly beaten
2 c. buttermilk
1 c. cracklings

Combine corn meal, flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl: add egg and buttermilk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in cracklings. Place in a well-greased, 10 inch cast iron skillet in a 450 degree oven for 4 minutes or until hot. Remove from oven; pour batter into skillet. Bake at 450 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 8 to 10 servings.