1 c. cornmeal
4 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. melted shortening
1 egg
1 c. buttermilk

Sift together dry ingredients. Melt shortening in pan in which you plan to bake bread. Beat egg and add to buttermilk. Then pour this mixture into dry ingredients and stir until mixed. Add the melted shortening, stir. Pour into hot greased pan. Bake at 425 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until brown.