1 med.sized potato
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. cornmeal
1 pt. boiling water
1/2 tsp. baking soda
Enough flour to make stiff batter (about 2 1/2 c.)
1 pt. hot water
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. salt
1/3 c. lard

Peel and slice a medium sized potato. Combine 1 teaspoon sugar and 1 teaspoon salt to 2 tablespoons cornmeal. Pour over 1 pint of boiling water, stirring well. Let stand overnight in a warm place until light. Drain of liquid, add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and enough flour to make stiff batter (about 2 1/2 cups). Let stand in warm place until light, then take 1 pint hot water, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon salt, 1/3 cup lard. Mix this into flour (using about 9 cups). Then add light batter and mix into medium stiff dough, kneading well. Make into loaves. Place in well greased pans. Bake 25 minutes at moderate heat.