Sweet Corn Bread

By pammy_k

Sturdy, solid, slightly dry - a direct legacy from our American past.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking power
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg, well beaten
• 2 tablespoons melted shortening or bacon fat

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease an 8-inch square cake pan. Mix the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add the milk, egg, and shortening or bacon fat, and blend well. Spoon into the pan and bake for about 20 minutes. Cool and cut in squares.