Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons shortening, melted

Method

  • Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium mixing bowl; make a well in center of mixture. Combine egg, buttermilk, and shortening; mix well. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
  • Heat a well-greased muffin pan in a 400° oven 3 minutes or until very hot. Spoon mixture into muffin pan, filling two-thirds full. Bake at 450° for 18 minutes or until lightly browned.