2 cups yellow cornmeal
1-1/2 cup hot water
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
11/2 tbsp margarine, melted
3 cups buttermilk
2 eggs, beaten

Put cornmeal in medium bowl and add 1 1/2 cups of hot water. Mix well to be mush like. Add margarine and salt. Stir in milk and baking soda. Add eggs, whipping slightly. Preheat and oil a 12" Dutch oven. Pour batter in and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. For a novelty, put 6 or 8 aluminum balls in the oven before adding mixture. When you get the smell in about 20 minutes, turn the bread upside down on a greased lid. Remove the balls and fill the holes with butter, peanut butter,jam or etc.