Corn Bread

1 c. corn meal

1 c. flour

2 Tbsp. sugar

1 Tbsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

1/2 c. shortening

1 egg

1 c. milk

Combine dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Cut in shortening until well blended. Beat egg and milk together. Mix with dry ingredients until just blended. Pour into well greased 8x8 pan. Bake at 200 for 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

For sweeter bread add 2 more Tbsp sugar.