1 1/2 c. cornmeal
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs, beaten
2 c. buttermilk
3 tbsp. lard, melted

Combine cornmeal, baking soda, sugar, and salt. Combine remaining ingredients; add to dry ingredients, mixing well. Heat greased muffin pans in a preheated 400°F oven for 3 minutes or until very hot. Spoon batter into hot muffin pans, filling 3/4 full. Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

Makes 18 muffins.