Cookbook:Spicy Corn Bread

| Bread | Texas cuisine

Ingredients

 * 1 cup corn meal
 * 1 cup all-purpose flour
 * 4 tsp baking powder
 * ½ tsp salt
 * 1 cup milk
 * 1 egg
 * ¼ cup shortening
 * 1 tsp–¼ cup chopped jalapeños, to taste
 * ¼ cup sugar (optional)
 * ½ of a 15 ounce can whole corn, drained (optional)

Procedure

 * 1) Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease an 8-inch baking pan.
 * 2) Combine corn meal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
 * 3) Add egg, sugar, and shortening.
 * 4) Beat until fairly smooth (about 1 minute).
 * 5) Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. If corn is added to batter, increase time by about 50%
 * 6) Serve hot!