1 c. corn meal
3/4 c. flour
2 tbsp. sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg, well beaten
1 c. milk
2 tbsp. shortening, melted

Mix and sift dry ingredients. Add egg, milk and shortening. Beat. Bake in greased shallow pan at 425 degrees for 20 minutes. Serve hot. (One cup sour milk may be used; using 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and only 2 teaspoons baking powder.) Another way to cook is to drop by spoonsful onto hot oiled griddle and cook as hot cakes. Serve with maple syrup and sausage.