In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients (cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt).

Stir in milk, egg and melted butter or oil. Beat until smooth, about 1 minute.

Bake in a greased 8 inch square baking pan for 20-23 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Variation: Substitute 1 cup buttermilk for 1 cup milk; use 3 teaspoons baking powder with 1 teaspoon baking soda.

Muffins: Add 2 tablespoons milk to batter. Preheat a cast-iron muffin pan in oven for 15-18 minutes; ladle batter into muffin pan 2/3 full.

Flapjacks: Add 1 well beaten egg to batter; add enough milk to make a pourable batter. Bake on heated skillet for 2 minutes per side, or until small bubbles form along edges. Flip. Serve with melted butter and syrup.

Submitted by: CM