Country Cornbread

1 cup white cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/4 cup vegetable shortening

Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt. Add milk, eggs and shortening. Beat until smooth.

Bake in a greased 8 inch iron skillet or square pan in preheated hot oven (450 degrees) for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.