Corn Bread (Self-Rising Meal)

• 3 tablespoons shortening, oil or drippings
• 2 cups self-rising corn meal mix
• 1-2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 egg, beaten

1. Heat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Heat shortening in 10-inch oven-proof skillet or square baking pan in oven 3 minutes; tilt skillet to coat bottom evenly.
3. Combine dry ingredients.
4. Add milk and egg; mix until blended. Add melted shortening; mix well.
5. Pour into hot skillet; bake 20 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.