Southern Pone Cornbread

Instructions

1. Sift and measure the meal.
2. Add salt and shortening to the meal.
3. Mix into a dough with cold water, letting it stand for a minute, adding more water if necessary.
4. Shape into small pones and place on a hot, greased shallow pan, leaving space between them.
5. Put into a hot oven for 10 minutes, then reduce to medium heat.
6. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until golden brown.
7. If using a gas oven, place under flame until slightly browned, then move to the oven about the center with moderate heat.
8. Serve with vegetables.