1 cup sifted flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 egg, well beaten
1 cup milk
5 tablespoons shortening, melted and cooled

Sift first 4 ingredients.

Mix in cornmeal.

Blend egg, milk, shortening until mixed.

Add to dry ingredients and beat until smooth.

Use greased (bottom only) 8 x 8 x 2″ pan.

Bake 400 degrees for 20 minutes.