Cornbread

4 c Cornmeal
2 ts Baking soda
2 ts Salt
4 Eggs, beaten
4 c Buttermilk
1/2 c Bacon drippings


Combine dry ingredients; add eggs and buttermilk, mixing well. Stir in 
bacon drippings. Heat a well-greased 10 1/2 inch cast-iron skillet in 
a 400 degree oven for 3 minutes or until very hot. Pour batter into hot
skillet. Bake at 450 for 40 minutes or until golden brown.