Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
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1 cup (240 ml) cornmeal
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1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour
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4 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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1 cup (240 ml) milk
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1 egg
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¼ cup (60 ml) shortening
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¼ cup (60 ml) sugar (optional)
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½ can (7.5 ounces / 212 g) whole corn (optional), drained
Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a corn stick pan well, and preheat inside the oven. Cast iron works best.
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Combine corn meal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
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Add egg, sugar, and shortening. Beat until fairly smooth (about 1 minute).
1 minute
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Pour into the hot, well-greased cornstick pan.
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Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown. If corn is added to batter, increase time a little.
15–20 minutes
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Serve hot and buttered.