Cherokee corn pones

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsCornmeal
¼teaspoonBaking soda
1teaspoonSalt
½cupShortening
¾cupButtermilk
¾cupMilk
Butter

Directions

Combine cornmeal, baking soda, and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk and milk, stirring just until dry ingreients are moistened. Form batter into eight ½ inch thick cakes. Place on a hot greased griddle. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Turn and bake an additional 15 minutes. Serve hot with butter.