1 pt. sour milk (2 tbsp. vinegar or lemon juice and milk to equal 2 c.)
3/4 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
1/2 c. sugar
4 tbsp. shortening
1 c. cornmeal
1 c. flour
1 tsp. salt

Scald baking soda (by adding small amount of boiling water to it); add to milk and stir briskly. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, gradually mixing in the sugar, shortening, cornmeal, flour, and salt. Add sour milk mixture; mix and pour into a well greased 8 x 8 x 2 inch pan. Bake 30 minutes in 450 degree oven.