Simple Buttermilk Waffles

2 cups sifted flour
1 Tbsp. corn meal
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 3/4 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs

Sift the dry ingredients with the flour; mix in the shortening. Add the buttermilk and unbeaten eggs. Bake on a preheated waffle iron.