Elizabeth's Easy Buttermilk Cornbread

I got this recipe from my best friend, one of his grandma's many recipes that were passed down to him before she left this earth. Anyhow, it's a really tasty cornbread, a little different than some others I've had, but nonetheless good. :) Enjoy.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons shortening
• 2  cups  self-rising cornmeal
• 1⁄2 cup self-rising flour
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 (1/4ounce) package active dry yeast
• 2  cups buttermilk

Directions

1. Melt the shortening in a loaf pan.
2. In a seperate bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, and sugar.
3. Sift together and add the yeast. Add the buttermilk and mix well.
4. Add the melted shortening to the batter and stir to combine.
5. Pour the mixture into the loaf pan.
6. Bake at 365 for 45 minutes.