Step 1

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

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.