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Mama's Corn Bread

Source of Recipe


Marcelle Bienvenu






List of Ingredients



• 2 cups yellow corn meal
  
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
  
• 4 tsp baking powder
  
• 3/4 tsp salt
  
• 1 tsp sugar
  
• 1 egg, beaten
  
• 1-1/2 cups milk
  
• 3 Tbsp bacon grease or shortening
  






Instructions



1. Preheat the oven to 425º F. Sift the dry ingredients into a mixing bowl. Add the egg and milk and mix well.
   
   
2. Heat the bacon grease or shortening in a 9-inch cast iron skillet. When the grease is hot, pour in the batter.
   
   
3. Bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool a few minutes before slicing to serve.
   
   Makes 6 to 8 servings.