Mom'S Cornbread

Directions

1. 1
   Mix cornmeal, salt and baking powder. Add milk and egg.
2. 2
   Mix well.
3. 3
   Melt shortening in iron skillet. Coat sides of skillet and pour excess into batter.
4. 4
   Mix well.
5. 5
   Sprinkle flour into bottom of skillet. Add batter.
6. 6
   Bake in a 425° oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Makes a 5-inch skillet.
7. 7
   (Double for a 9 or 10-inch skillet.)