Mix well:
     1 cup buttermilk
     1 egg
     1/2 t salt
     1/2 t soda
     Cornmeal to thicken ( a little less than 1 cup).

Prepare:
     Heat oven to 400.
     Put 1 or 2 T vegetable oil or bacon grease in an iron skillet. Put in oven & leave until HOT and mixture sizzles when
     dropped in skillet (this is the secret to crisp cornbread.
     Pour in batter and bake.