1 c. yellow cornmeal
1 c. sifted flour
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
4 tsp. baking powder
1 egg
1 c. milk
1/4 c. shortening (soft)

Sift together dry ingredients in bowl. Add egg, milk and shortening. Beat with egg beater until smooth (about 1 minute). Do not over beat. Bake in greased 8" square pan or greased muffin pans in hot oven, 425 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm.