Gert Gurganus Sweet Milk Cornbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. yellow corn meal
1 c. sifted self-rising flour
1/4 c. sugar (optional)
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tsp. baking powder
1 egg
1 c. milk
1/4 c. melted shortening

Preparation

Sift together the corn meal, flour, sugar, salt and baking powder.
Beat egg.
Add milk; add to first mixture.
Add shortening.
Pour into hot, greased 10-inch skillet or pan, muffin pan or corn stick pan.
Bake at 375\u00b0 to 400\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Yields 6 servings.