Corn Pone

Directions

1. 1
   Sift cornmeal with soda and salt.
2. 2
   Work the lard into the dry ingredients and blend well.
3. 3
   Add the boiling water and continue blending.
4. 4
   Slowly add the buttermilk until a soft dough is formed. The buttermilk should be added very slowly to ensure the dough contains enough consistency to be molded into small cakes.
5. 5
   Grease a skillet, heat it and place the cake in the skillet.
6. 6
   Flatten and bake them in a preheated oven at 350° for 30 to 40 minutes, until lightly brown and done.