Cherokee Corn Pones

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups cornmeal
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 3/4 cup milk

Instructions

1. Combine cornmeal, baking soda and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles a coarse meal. Add buttermilk and milk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
2. Form batter into eight 1/2 inch thick cakes. Place on a hot greased griddle (400 degrees F). Cook for 15 minutes.
3. Turn and cook an additional 15 minutes.
4. Serve hot with butter.