Golden Corn Bread

Ingredients

* 1 Cup corn meal
* 1 Cup all-purpose flour
* 4 tsp baking powder
* ½ tsp salt
* 1 cup milk
* 1 egg
* ¼ cup shortening
* ¼ cup sugar optional
* ½ of a 15 ounce can whole corn, drained optional
* ¼ onion, finely chopped optional

Procedure

1. Preheat oven to 425° F. Grease an 8 inch baking pan.
2. Combine Corn meal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
3. Add egg, milk, and shortening.
4. Beat until fairly smooth; about a minute.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. If corn added to batter, increase time ~50%
6. Serve hot!