Corn Bread
["1 c. yellow corn meal", "1 c. white flour", "1/4 c. sugar (optional)", "4 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 egg", "1 c. milk", "1/4 c. shortening or oil"]
["Sift dry ingredients into a bowl.", "Add egg, milk and shortening (oil).", "Beat until smooth.", "Pour into greased 8 or 9-inch square pan.", "Bake in preheated oven at 450\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes."]
["yellow corn meal", "white flour", "sugar", "baking powder", "salt", "egg", "milk", "shortening"]