Mary Starr - Hoe Cakes Recipe

1 1/2 cup White Lily Bread flour                 
1 Cup Corn Meal
1 heaping teaspoon baking powder             
1/4 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon salt                                            
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 cups buttermilk (approximately)         
Shortening

Combine meal, flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and sugar. Add milk to make batter right consistency to fry. Have griddle or skillet hot with plenty of shortening. Fry until golden brown on both sides as you would for pancakes. Serve with hot butter.