Corn Pones

2 cups cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon 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 (400°F).   Cook 15 minutes.  Turn and cook an additional 15 minutes.  Serve hot with butter. Serves 8.