1 c. plain corn meal
1/2 c. plain flour
2 3/4 tsp. baking powder
2 tbsp. shortening (Mazola liquid)
1 egg
3/4 tsp. salt
1 c. milk

Combine dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Add milk, then the egg. On the stove top, put oil in skillet and heat. Pour heated oil into batter mixture, then sprinkle the skillet with a dusting of corn meal (lightly brown corn meal, but take care not to burn). Remove skillet from stove top and pour in batter mixture. Bake in a 450 degree oven until brown, about 20-25 minutes.

NOTE: This recipe may be used for corn muffins, corn sticks or hushpuppies. If preparing hushpuppies, omit egg and add finely chopped onion. The hushpuppies should be deep fried.