Southern Style Corn Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 c. yellow corn meal
1/4 c. sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
4 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs
1 c. milk
1/4 c. soft shortening or salad oil

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425\u00b0.
Mix flour with corn meal, sugar, salt and baking powder.
Mix eggs, milk and shortening.
Mix with dry ingredients until smooth.
Pour into a 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan or a 10-inch skillet.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.