(Grandmother Elizabeth Upchurch Recipe)
When my Dad and Mom married in l961 this was the first thing he asked Mom to learn how to make as he and Uncle Charlie were so fond of it. When Uncle Charlie and Aunt Sally married she too started making it and we always had it when our families gathered at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
2 Cups Self Rising Corn Meal
1/2 Cup All Purpose Flour
1/2 Cup Sugar
2 Cups Buttermilk
Preheat over to 375 degrees. Put 1 T shortening or bacon drippings in loaf pan and heat until very hot.
Pour in mixture and cook for 45 minutes until golden brown and firm. (Inserted wooden skewer or knife will come out clean).
Let cool in pan 10-15 minutes before turning out to slice.
(Note: If not using self-rising flour, add 1/4 tsp each salt and soda.)