2 c. self-rising meal
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. self-rising flour
1 tsp. salt
2 c. buttermilk
1 tbsp. shortening

Mix dry ingredients; add buttermilk. Grease loaf pan. Heat shortening until very hot. Add to batter.

Bake at 400°F for 1 hour. Remove from oven and let cool at least 30 minutes in pan.