1 c. flour
1 c. cornmeal
1 tbsp. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
1 c. milk
1/4 c. melted shortening

Sift together dry ingredients. In a small bowl beat egg and add milk and shortening to it. Add egg mixture to dry ingredients and stir just enough to moisten. Pour into greased 8 x 8 inch pan or fill greased muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes (bread) or for 20 to 25 minutes (muffins), or until edges pull away from pan or muffin cups. Makes 16 - 2 inch squares or 12 muffins.