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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
  
• ¾ tsp salt
  
• 1 tsp sugar
  
• 1 egg, beaten
  
• 1½ cups milk
  
• 3 Tbsp shortening, or bacon grease
  






Instructions



1. Preheat the oven to 425° F.
   
   
2. Sift the dry ingredients into a mixing bowl. Add the egg and milk, and mix well. Heat the shortening or bacon grease 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.