From "River Road Recipes...The Textbook of Louisiana Cuisine," published in cooperation with your DailyInbox newsletter.

Ingredients:

2/3 cup oil or bacon drippings

2 eggs

2-1/2 cups milk

2 cups corn meal

2 cups flour

2 tablespoons baking powder

3 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

To Prepare:

Put oil in bowl; add eggs and beat until foamy.  Add milk.  Sift in dry ingredients.  Put in greased pan and bake at 475 degrees for 20 minutes.

Serves: 6 - 8