Corn Pones

2 cups cornmeal
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
3/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup milk
butter

     Combine cornmeal, baking soda, and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles a coarse meal. Add buttermilk and milk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Form batter into eight 1/2 inch thick cakes. Place on a hot greased griddle 400F. Cook 15 minutes. Turn and cook an additional 15 minutes. Serve hot with butter. Serves 8.