1 1/2 c. sifted all purpose flour
3/4 c. corn meal
3 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
1 egg, well beaten
1 c. milk
1/4 c. melted shortening or oil.

Sift together flour, corn meal, baking powder, salt and sugar. Combine egg, milk and shortening. Pour liquid ingredients into dry ingredients all at once stirring vigorously until mixture is just mixed and has a lumpy appearance. Fill well greased corn cake pans, 3/4 full. (can use an 8 x 8 pan). Bake for 25 minutes in hot oven at 425 degrees.