Cornbread
["1 1/2 c. cornmeal", "1/2 c. all-purpose flour*", "1/4 c. shortening or bacon fat", "1 1/2 c. buttermilk", "2 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. sugar", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. baking soda", "2 eggs"]
["* If using self-rising flour, decrease baking powder to 1 teaspoon and omit salt."]
["cornmeal", "all-purpose flour", "shortening", "buttermilk", "baking powder", "sugar", "salt", "baking soda", "eggs"]