Corn Bread
["1 c. corn meal", "1 c. sifted flour", "1/4 c. sugar (optional)", "4 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 egg", "1/4 c. shortening, soft", "1 c. milk"]
["Mix all ingredients until smooth.", "Preheat oven to 425\u00b0.", "Bake in greased pans for 20 to 25 minutes."]
["corn meal", "flour", "sugar", "baking powder", "salt", "egg", "shortening", "milk"]