Southern Cornmeal Pone

• 1 quart of Indian meal
• 1 heaped tablespoon of lard or butter

Pour sufficient boiling water on the meal to scald it thoroughly, without, however, making a batter. Stir well and let it cool. It should then be dry. Add the 3 well-beaten eggs to the meal, the lard or butter, and finally the sour milk, beating all till quite smooth. Add 1