Golden Corn Bread
["1 c. yellow corn meal", "1 c. all-purpose flour", "1/4 c. sugar, if desired", "4 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 c. milk", "1 egg", "1/4 c. vegetable shortening"]
["Combine corn meal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.", "Add milk, egg and shortening.", "Beat until fairly smooth, about 1 minute.", "Bake in greased 8-inch square baking pan in preheated hot oven (425\u00b0) for 20 to 25 minutes.", "Makes about 9 servings."]
["yellow corn meal", "flour", "sugar", "baking powder", "salt", "milk", "egg", "vegetable shortening"]