Perfect Cornbread
["1 c. sifted flour", "1/4 c. sugar", "4 tsp. baking powder", "3/4 tsp. salt", "1 c. yellow corn meal", "2 eggs", "1 c. milk", "1/4 c. salad oil or cooking oil"]
["Sift flour with sugar, baking powder and salt.", "Stir in corn meal.", "Add eggs, milk and shortening.", "Beat with rotary or electric mixer until smooth, about 1 minute.", "Pour into greased 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan.", "Bake in hot oven (425\u00b0) for 20 to 25 minutes. For sticks, spoon batter into pans, filling 2/3 full.", "Bake in hot oven at 425\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes or until brown."]
["flour", "sugar", "baking powder", "salt", "yellow corn meal", "eggs", "milk", "salad oil"]