Combine corn meal, flour, baking powder, sugar and salt until well mixed and no streaks remain.

Beat egg well, add milk. Pour milk and egg mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until mixed. Add melted butter or shortening.

Bake in a well-greased shallow pan in oven or in heated muffin tins. Well seasoned cast iron muffin tins or frying pans work well. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (about 20-25 minutes for muffins, depending upon size, and about 45 minutes for a frying pan. Baking time depends upon the kind of pans used, how hot the pan is when you start and your oven, so use your own good judgment.

Submitted by: CM