1 c. self-rising cornmeal
1 tbsp. flour
1 c. buttermilk
1 egg, slightly beaten
3 tbsp. bacon drippings or melted shortening
1 tsp. sugar

Mix dry ingredients. Combine buttermilk and egg and add to dry ingredients. Mix well. Pour in bacon drippings or melted shortening and mix thoroughly. Bake in greased muffin tins about 20 minutes at 450 degrees. Muffin cups should be 3/4 filled. This can also be baked in a pan and cut into squares for serving.