Crusty Corn Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. sifted enriched flour
1 tsp. salt
3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 1/4 c. corn meal
1 well beaten egg
1 c. milk
1/3 c. cooking oil

Preparation

Sift together flour, salt, baking powder and sugar.
Mix with corn meal.
Combine egg, milk and shortening.
Add to dry ingredients, stir just until moistened.
Pour in a greased 9-inch square pan.
Bake in hot oven 450\u00b0 for 25-30 minutes.
If you prefer less flour in your corn bread, all or any part of the flour can be replaced with corn meal, making the recipe to your special taste.