(18 servings)

1 1/2 c Cornmeal
1 ts Baking soda
1 ts Sugar
1 ts Salt
2 Eggs beaten
2 c Buttermilk
3 tb Lard, melted

Combine cornmeal, soda, sugar, and salt. Combine remaining ingredients; add to dry ingredients, mixing well. Heat greased muffin pans in a 400 degree oven for 3 minutes or until very hot. Spoon batter into hot muffin pans, filling 3/4 full. Bake at 400 for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.