Golden Cornbread

I have been gearing up for the fall weather in hopes that this heat wave will go away soon.  As I begin to prepare for soups and chilis, I am reminded of how much I love this recipe for cornbread.  This is my go to recipe and it is delicious.  Did I mention simple?

Golden Cornbread

Ingredients:  1 cup corn meal, 1/4 cup sugar, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 egg, 1 cup milk, 1/4 cup butter flavor Crisco

Directions:  Put dry ingredients together.  Add egg, milk, and shortening.  Mix till smooth.  Pour into a greased 8″ baking pan.  Bake at 425 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

Recipe doubled for larger 11 1/4 cast iron skillet as shown in picture.

Enjoy!