1 c. cornmeal
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. cracklins
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. buttermilk
2 tsp. sugar
1 tbsp. bacon fat
1 egg
1 tsp. salt

Heat a heavy 10-inch skillet with ovenproof handle in oven 5 to 10 minutes.

While skillet heats, spoon cornmeal lightly into measuring cup. Sift flour, measure and resift with cornmeal, soda, salt, baking powder and sugar into mixing bowl. Add buttermilk, egg and cracklins; mix well. Remove skillet from oven; add bacon fat and coat good inside. Pour in and bake 25 to 30 minutes at 425°F.