Decide how much sugar to use according to how sweet you like your corn bread.
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
2 to 4 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 beaten eggs
1 cup milk
1/4 cup cooking oil or shortening, melted
Recipe
Grease the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of a 9x9x2-inch baking pan; set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl stir together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center of the dry mixture; set aside.
In another bowl combine the eggs, milk, and cooking oil or melted shortening. Add egg mixture all at once to dry mixture. Stir just until moistened.
Spoon batter into the prepared pan. Bake in a 425 degree F. oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Makes 8 or 9 servings.
Make-Ahead Tip: Wrap in heavy foil and freeze for up to 1 month.