*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          East Texas Corn Bread

Recipe By     : Avis Walker, 1960s
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       c            Yellow corn meal
     1/2   ts           Baking soda
     1/3   c            Flour
   1                    Egg
   2       ts           Baking powder
   1       c            Buttermilk
   1       ts           Salt
   4       tb           Bacon drippings

  Preheat oven to 400°F.
  
  Place bacon drippings in skiLlet in oven while it is heating. The
  skillet must be hot before batter is added.
  
  In large mixing bowl, beat buttermilk and egg, then sift in dry
  ingredients. Mix well. From hot skillet, pour half of the grease
  and mix well. Pour batter into skillet with remaining grease. This
  makes a crisp crust. Bake at 400°F for about 30 minutes.
  
  Recipe FROM: Saint Christopher's Episcopal Church, Houston, TX


                   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -