2cupsWhite Lily® Enriched Self-Rising White Cornmeal Mix
1teaspoonAll-Vegetable Shortening
1-2tablespoon Sugar (optional)
1largeEgg
1½cupsButtermilk
¼cupVegetable Oil
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Add shortening into an 8-inch round or square baking pan or 8-inch ovenproof skillet. Place it in the oven to heat for about 5 minutes.
In a medium bowl, whisk the egg. Stir in cornmeal mix, sugar, oil, and buttermilk. The batter will be lumpy.
Once the shortening has melted, tilt the skillet to coat the bottom with it.
Pour the cornbread batter into the skillet.
Bake it for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.