Cornmeal Muffins

¾ cup cornmeal

1 lb flour

2 tsp baking powder

2 tbsp sugar

4 tbsp shortening

Pinch of salt

1 egg

Milk or water to mix

Preparation:

Melt and cool shortening. Sift cornmeal, flour, salt, and baking powder together. Beat eggs well. Mix sugar, shortening, and eggs with sifted flour. Add enough milk to mix to a stiff batter. Half fill greased muffin pans and bake in a moderately hot oven for about 20 minutes.