Ingredients

1cupcornmeal

1cupall purpose flour

¼cupwhite sugar

1tspsalt

1egg

¼cupshortening,melted

1cupmilk

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Grease a 12-cup muffin pan or line with muffin papers.

In a large bowl, stir together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the egg, shortening, and milk. Stir until well blended.

Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.