Virginia Corn Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 cup corn meal
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 5 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons melted shortening or cooking oil

Instructions

1. 1Mix and sift dry ingredients. Beat egg and add milk. Combine mixtures and add shortening.
2. 2Bake in well greased muffin pans in a moderately hot oven for 30 minutes at 375 degrees.