Perfect Corn Bread
["1 c. all-purpose flour", "1/4 c. sugar", "4 tsp. baking powder", "3/4 tsp. salt", "1 c. corn meal", "2 eggs (room temperature)", "1 c. milk (room temperature)", "1/4 c. liquid shortening"]
["Stir first 4 ingredients together; stir in corn meal. Mix eggs, milk and shortening together in a separate bowl, then place with the dry ingredients. Mix just until smooth, not too long; can be a little lumpy. Pour into greased 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan or small iron skillet. Bake at 425\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes."]
["flour", "sugar", "baking powder", "salt", "corn meal", "eggs", "milk", "liquid shortening"]