1 c. cornmeal
1 c. flour
1/4 c. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
1 egg, beaten
1/4 c. shortening

Mix dry ingredients. Cut in shortening. Mix egg and milk together and add to dry ingredients with a few swift strokes. Pour into 9-inch hot iron skillet which has had a bit of shortening melted in it. Bake at 425 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

The iron skillet gives it that special crust, but a 9x9x2 inch pan works, too.