In the sign of the beaver what was made from cornmeal?

In the book "The Sign of the Beaver," the main character, Matt, makes a traditional Native American dish called "pone" from cornmeal. Pone is a type of cornbread that is typically baked or fried. Matt learns how to make pone from his Native American friend, Attean, and it becomes a staple food for him during his time in the wilderness.