This cornbread recipe is simple to make, and tastes heavenly.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Add all dry ingredients to a mixing bowl. Add egg, milk and shortening to dry ingredients and beat until smooth. Pour batter into a greased 8 x 8 x 2 baking pan. Bake at 425 degrees for 20 - 25 minutes or until a knife inserted at the center comes out clean.