Sausage Corn Bread
["1/2 lb. sausage", "2 c. self-rising cornmeal", "3/4 c. sugar", "1/3 c. shortening", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. baking powder (optional)", "2 eggs", "1 c. milk"]
["Cook sausage and crumble.", "Drain off excess grease and place in the bottom of a greased baking pan.", "Mix remaining ingredients together well.", "Pour over sausage and bake in a 425\u00b0 oven for 35 to 40 minutes."]
["sausage", "cornmeal", "sugar", "shortening", "salt", "baking powder", "eggs", "milk"]