1 cup white or yellow cornmeal1 cup sifted flour1/4 cup granulated sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 egg1 cup milk1/4 cup melted butter
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Beat egg with milk and butter. Add to the dry ingredients and stir lightly, just until mixed. Pour into a well-buttered 9-inch square pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
Tamale CornbreadAdd 2 teaspoons chili powder to the dry ingredients and 1/2 cup finely chopped ripe olives to the batter before baking.