Perfect Cornbread
["1 c. sifted enriched flour", "1/4 c. sugar", "4 tsp. baking powder", "3/4 tsp. salt", "1 c. corn meal", "2 eggs", "1 c. milk or buttermilk", "1/4 c. soft shortening"]
["Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; stir in corn meal.", "Add eggs, milk or buttermilk and shortening.", "Beat with rotary or electric beater until just smooth, about 1 minute (do not overbeat). Pour batter into greased 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Bake in hot oven (425\u00b0) for 20 to 25 minutes."]
["flour", "sugar", "baking powder", "salt", "corn meal", "eggs", "milk", "soft shortening"]