3/4 c cornmeal
2 tsp baking powder
1/3 c sugar
3/4 tsp salt
1-1/4 c whole milk (it is possible to use low fat or skim milk, but whole milk makes it taste better)
1/4 c shortening
1 egg
Preheat oven to 400 degrees --- Combine all dry ingredients in medium bowl --- Add the milk, shortening, and egg and mix only until all ingredients are well combined - do not over mix --- Pour batter into a greased 8x8-inch pan --- Bake 25-30 minutes or until top is golden brown --- Let cool slightly before slicing.
Honey Butter
1/2 c butter softened
1/3 c honey
Mix together
Sydney found this recipe on the internet years ago and it is the one she always makes as her family likes a soft, moist cornbread.
