2/3 c. yellow corn meal
1/3 c. sugar (white)
3/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/2 c. milk
1/3 c. melted shortening

Mix dry ingredients. Beat egg, milk and shortening together and add to dry ingredients. Stir only until blended. Fill well-greased muffin tins 2/3 full. Bake in 425 degree oven for 20-25 minutes. Makes 8 muffins.