Southern Pone Cornbread

Directions

1. 1
   Sift and measure meal.
2. 2
   Add salt and shortening.
3. 3
   Mix into dough with cold water and let stand a minute, adding more water if necessary.
4. 4
   Shape into small pones and place on hot, greased shallow pan, leaving space so they will not touch.
5. 5
   Put into hot oven for 10 minutes, then reduce to medium.
6. 6
   Bake 30 to 40 minutes.
7. 7
   If gas oven is used, place under blaze until slightly browned, then into oven about center with moderate heat.
8. 8
   Serve with vegetables.