Ingredients

serves 4. serving size: 1 corn stick.

　　1/4 cup melted shortening or vegetable oil, plus more for pans

　　1/2 cup all-purpose flour

　　1 cup yellow cornmeal

　　1 teaspoon baking powder

　　1/2 teaspoon salt

　　1 teaspoon sugar

　　1 egg, beaten

　　1/2 cup milk

　　

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Grease cast iron corn stick pans.

　　

Step 2

Sift together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

　　

Step 3

Add the egg, milk, and melted shortening or oil, stirring until just blended. Mix only enough to dampen the cornmeal mixture.

　　

Step 4

Heat the greased corn stick pans in the oven for 20 minutes.

　　

Step 5

Pour in the batter and bake for about 30 minutes or until done and beautifully brown. Pierce 1 corn stick with a toothpick. If toothpick comes out clean, the bread is done.

　　Cooks' Note

　　Serve with mixed green salad or as a snack with a bowl of hot chicken broth. Enjoy one!

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