Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Combine meal, flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.

Add buttermilk and milk, then add the egg

Stir together with a fork. Add the baking soda and stir lightly.

Pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients.

Stir with a fork until combined. In a small bowl, melt 1/4 shortening (or bacon grease)

Slowly add melted shortening to the batter, stirring until just combined.

In an iron skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons shortening over medium heat (or bacon drippings)

Pour the batter into the hot skillet. Spread to even out the surface. (Batter should sizzle.)

Remove from oven when golden brown on edges