Golden Yellow Corn Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. yellow corn meal
1 c. sifted flour
1/4 c. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. melted shortening
1 c. milk
1 egg, beaten
4 to 6 slices bacon (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425\u00b0.
While oven is preheating, place 1/4 cup margarine in 10-inch skillet and melt in oven.