Mama'S Cornbread
["1 c. yellow cornmeal", "1 c. flour", "4 tsp. baking powder", "salt to taste (1 tsp.)", "1/4 c. sugar (optional)", "2 eggs", "1 c. milk (whole or butter)", "1/4 c. vegetable oil"]
["Mix dry ingredients.", "If you like sweet cornbread, include the sugar (I omit this).", "Add the eggs, milk and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients.", "Use a seasoned black iron skillet for best results.", "Add 2 to 3 tablespoons oil or bacon drippings to pan and place in oven to heat.", "When a drop of water sizzles (pan shouldn't be smoking), remove from oven and add batter.", "Batter should sizzle some as you add it.", "Bake for approximately 25 minutes.", "Remove from oven; turn out onto plate.", "Enjoy!"]
["yellow cornmeal", "flour", "baking powder", "salt", "sugar", "eggs", "milk", "vegetable oil"]