1 1/3 c. cornmeal
2/3 c. flour
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 to 1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. baking powder
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. milk
1/3 c. melted shortening

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Put shortening in cast iron skillet and place in oven to melt. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Add milk and egg; stir together. Add melted shortening and mix thoroughly. Pour into same skillet and bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes.