1/4 c. pure vegetable shortening (or pan drippings)
1 c. Aunt Jemima yellow corn meal
1 c. all-purpose flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 c. milk
1 egg, beaten
2-4 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. milk

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In 8 or 9 inch square baking pan or 10 inch oven proof skillet, melt shortening (in oven) until bottom of pan is coated evenly.

In bowl, combine dry ingredients. Add melted shortening, milk and egg. Mix until blended. Pour into hot pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and wooden pick inserted in middle comes out clean. Serves 9-10.