1 c. cornmeal
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. buttermilk
1 egg
3 tbsp. hot melted shortening

Sift together dry ingredients, then add well beaten egg and milk. Add 1/2 teaspoon of soda if sour or buttermilk is used. To this add hot melted shortening just before baking. Put batter in hot, well greased muffin tins. Bake in oven at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Should make 8.