Cornbread I

Ingredients

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

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 425 °F (218.3 °C).
2. Grease an 8 inches (20.3 centimeters) baking pan.
3. Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
4. Add egg, milk, and shortening.
5. Beat until fairly smooth (about a minute).
6. If using corn and/or onion, fold in these ingredients.
7. Pour the mixture into the baking pan.
8. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
9. If corn is added to batter, increase time by ~50%
10. Serve hot!