Made From Scratch Cornmeal Mix

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Hot cornbread in minutes! Made from scratch so you get all the credit. This easy mix keeps well in an airtight container.

4 and 1/2 cups cornmeal, yellow or white
4 cups sifted flour
1/2 cups sugar (optional)
1/3 cup baking powder
2 tsp salt
1 cup shortening

Combine all dry ingredients and mix. Then, add in shortening and mix until crumbly. Store in airtight container.

Simple Corn Bread: Using 2 1/2 cups mix, combine with 1 egg, and 1 cup milk in bowl, beating for one minute. Pour batter in to greased 8 x 8 baking pan for a square cornbread loaf. Bake at 425 degrees for 20 – 25 minutesor until lightly golden browned. Yield is 8 servings

Cornmeal Griddle Cakes – Using 3 cups mix, add 2 eggs, and 1 3/4 cups milk, mix well. Bake on hot and lightly greased griddle. (you do not want these to be greasy). Makes 12 griddle cakes great with any meal or breakfast, or with Black Eyed Pea salad, recipe this sight.

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