Corn Light Bread

Directions

1. 1
   HEAT the oven to 375F.
2. 2
   Grease a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
3. 3
   STIR the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
4. 4
   ADD the egg, buttermilk, and vegetable oil.
5. 5
   Stir until well blended.
6. 6
   The batter should be thick, but creamy and pourable.
7. 7
   If the batter seems too thick, add a tablespoon or two of water.
8. 8
   POUR the batter into the loaf pan.
9. 9
   Bake for 45 minutes, until golden brown.
10. 10
    COOL the bread for 5 to 10 minutes in the pan, then remove from the pan and cool on a wire rack.
11. 11
    Store tightly wrapped in aluminum foil.
12. 12
    You can substitute 2 cups self-rising cornmeal mix and 1 cup self-rising flour for the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.