1 c. white or yellow cornmeal
1/3 c. all purpose flour
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 c. + 3/4 c. milk
1/4 c. sweet butter

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place large iron skillet in oven.

2. Sift cornmeal with flour, sugar, salt and baking powder.

3. Beat egg with 1 cup milk. Beat egg and milk mixture into cornmeal mixture.

4. Melt butter in skillet.

5. Turn batter into skillet, then "float" remaining 3/4 cup milk over batter. Do not stir.

6. Bake about 30 minutes. Serve from skillet. Serves 6 to 8.