Sweet Cornbread
1 cup cornmeal (white)
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 egg
** If using self rising flour, decrease baking powder to 2 teaspoons and omit salt
Heat oven to 425. Grease square pan, 8x8x2 or 9x9x2 inches. Blend all ingredients about 20 seconds. Beat vigorously 1 minute. Pour into pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Serves 9 - 12
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