1/2 c. corn meal
1/2 c. flour
1 tbsp. maple syrup
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. shortening
1 sm. egg
1/2 c. milk

Mix corn meal, flour, maple syrup, baking powder, salt, shortening, egg and milk. Pour into buttered loaf pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes.