Ingredients

Instructions

Heat oven to 450°F. Spoon shortening into 8-inch ovenproof skillet or 8-inch square or round baking pan. Place in oven to heat for about 5 minutes.

Stir corn meal, buttermilk and oil in medium bowl until smooth. Batter should be creamy and pourable. If too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons additional buttermilk. Carefully tilt skillet to coat bottom with shortening. Pour batter into skillet.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.