Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Add ½ Teaspoon of shortening to each cup in a standard muffin tray (x12)

Step 2

Add the muffin tray, with the shortening, to the oven to heat up.

Step 3

Sift the cornmeal, flour, salt and sugar into a medium mixing bowl.

Step 4

Add the egg and milk and use a whisk to mix well.

Step 5

Remove the muffin pan from the oven and pour the cornbread batter into each cup, to about ¾ full.

Step 6

Place into the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Step 7

Remove and allow to sit in the muffin pan for 10 minutes before removing to a cooling rack.

Step 8

Serve with butter and/or honey and enjoy!