Corn Sticks

Ingredients

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup shortening
• ½ can corn

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Grease a corn stick pan well.
3. Preheat inside the oven.
4. Cast iron works best.
5. Combine the corn meal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
6. Add the egg, sugar, and shortening.
7. Beat until fairly smooth (about 1 minute).
8. Pour into the hot, well-greased cornstick pan.
9. Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
10. If corn is added to the batter, increase time a little.
11. Serve hot and buttered.