1 1/2 c. yellow corn meal
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 1/3 c. buttermilk
2 eggs, separated
1/4 c. melted shortening

Sift corn meal, soda, and salt together. Add buttermilk to well beaten egg yolks and add to corn meal mixture; beat well. Add hot melted shortening and again beat well. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Turn immediately into a piping hot, greased, heavy 10 inch skillet. Bake at 450 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Serve at once with butter.

Yields 5 servings.