Cornbread I

Zutaten

• 1 cup (140 g / 4.9 oz) cornmeal
• 1 cup (140 g / 4.9 oz) all-purpose flour
• 4 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup (250 ml / 8.5 fl oz) milk
• 1 ea. (50 g) egg
• ¼ cup (60 g / 2.1 oz) shortening, melted
• ¼ cup (55 g / 1.9 oz) white granulated sugar (optional)
• ½ a 15 oz can whole corn kernels, drained (optional)
• ¼ ea. onion, finely chopped (optional)

Zubereitung

1. Preheat oven to 425 F. Grease an 8 in baking pan.
2. Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
3. Add egg, milk, and shortening.
4. Beat until fairly smooth (about a minute).
5. If using corn and/or onion, fold in these ingredients.
6. Pour the mixture into the baking pan.
7. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. If corn is added to batter, increase time by ~50%
8. Serve hot!