1 1/2 c. self rising white cornmeal
1/2 c. yellow self rising cornmeal
1/2 c. self rising flour
2 tbsp. sugar
3 tbsp. melted vegetable shortening
1 c. buttermilk
1 egg white slightly beaten
Pinch of baking soda

Heat oven to 450 degrees. Place a cast iron skillet containing shortening into oven while combine dry ingredients. Stir well to mix. Remove skillet from oven. Pour melted shortening into buttermilk; stir. Mix buttermilk and egg white with dry ingredients. Stir just until blended well. If too thick, add cold water a little at a time to thin to medium consistency. Pour into skillet and bake until golden brown, approximately 25 to 35 minutes.