Ingredients

1 1/2 cups plain cornmeal

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 egg, lightly beaten

2 cups buttermilk

1 cup cracklings

Preparation

HEAT oven to 450 degrees. Place a greased 10-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven to heat while the desired temperature is reached. MIX together cornmeal, flour, salt and baking soda in a large bowl. Add egg and buttermilk, stirring just until moistened. Fold in cracklings. Pour batter into preheated skillet. BAKE 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.