Southern Hoe Cake

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2 cups self-rising flour
1 cup milk

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425F. Pour a thin layer of oil to cover the bottom of an 8-inch round cake pan, and place in oven to heat. Cut shortening into flour. Pour milk in and stir until wet. Pour mixture into well-heated pan and bake for 15-20 minutes or until browned.
Invert onto plate.

Serve plain or with biscuit syrup.