Granny'S Cornbread

Directions

1. 1
   Start oven heating to 425°.
2. 2
   Generously grease a 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
3. 3
   Place in oven to heat while mixing batter.
4. 4
   Stir together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt.
5. 5
   Beat egg; combine with milk.
6. 6
   Add with shortening to dry ingredients all at one time; beat with rotary beater until smooth.
7. 7
   Pour into heated pan.
8. 8
   Bake in hot oven (425°) for 20 to 25 minutes, or just until set.
9. 9
   Serve hot, cut into squares, with butter.
10. 10
    Makes 9 servings.