One of my ongoing projects is updating a family cookbook my mom made. This was one of my dad’s favorites. It pairs well with a bowl of chili, soup or other cold weather food.
Purrfect Cornbread
- 1 C sifted flour
- ¼ C sugar
- 4 tsp baking powder
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 C white cornmeal
- 2 eggs
- 1 C milk
- ¼ C melted shorting or butter
- Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- Stir in cornmeal.
- Add eggs, milk and melted shortening. Beat until mixture is well mixed and smooth.
- Pour into greased cake pan and bake at 425 degrees 20 to 25 minutes.