Corn Bread
["1/4 c. vegetable shortening", "1 c. yellow corn meal", "1 c. flour", "1 tsp. sugar (optional)", "1 Tbsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 c. milk", "1 egg, beaten"]
["Heat oven to 425\u00b0.", "Heat vegetable oil in 10-inch ovenproof skillet or 8 or 9-inch square baking pan in oven for 3 minutes. Tilt skillet to coat bottom evenly.", "Combine dry ingredients.", "Add milk and egg.", "Mix until blended.", "Add melted shortening.", "Mix well.", "Pour into hot skillet. Bake 20 to 25 minutes."]
["vegetable shortening", "yellow corn meal", "flour", "sugar", "baking powder", "salt", "milk", "egg"]