Corn Sticks

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 450F.
2. 2
   Grease cast iron corn stick pans.
3. 3
   Sift together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
4. 4
   Add the egg, milk, and melted shortening or oil, stirring until just blended.
5. 5
   Mix only enough to dampen the cornmeal mixture.
6. 6
   Heat the greased corn stick pans in the oven for 20 minutes.
7. 7
   Pour in the batter and bake for about 30 minutes or until done and beautifully brown.
8. 8
   Pierce 1 corn stick with a toothpick.
9. 9
   If toothpick comes out clean, the bread is done.