Hoe Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. Crisco shortening or Crisco oil
1 1/2 c. self-rising cornmeal
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 1/4 c. buttermilk
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 Tbsp. Crisco shortening, melted

Preparation

Heat 1/4 cup Crisco shortening or oil to 365\u00b0 in electric skillet or on medium-high heat in heavy skillet.
Combine cornmeal and baking soda in medium bowl.
Add buttermilk, egg and 1 tablespoon melted shortening.
Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
Pour 1/4 cup batter into skillet for each hoe cake. Fry 1 or 2 minutes or until golden brown on each side.
Add additional shortening, if necessary.
Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.
Makes 6 servings.