Plain Corn Bread. Pain De Mais.

Ingredients

• 1 quart of the finest cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 heaping tablespoon lard or butter
• 1 pint water
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1. Pour boiling water over the cornmeal to scald it without forming a dough.

2. Stir well and let it cool until tepid.

3. Add melted lard or butter and mix well.

4. Gradually add water and beat until the batter is smooth.

5. Dissolve baking soda in a little boiling water and add to the mixture.