Mom's Corn Bread Recipe

By Effimiya

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1-1/4 cups milk
• 1/4 cup shortening, melted

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Whisk together the eggs, milk and shortening. Stir into dry ingredients just until blended.
Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Yield: about 9 servings.