Cornbread -Christmas Gifts
Combine the dry ingredients below in a jar to give as a gift, or just keep handy for the next time you want to make cornbread!
3 cups sifted flour
3 cups yellow cornmeal
1 1/2 cups instant nonfat dry milk
3 1/2 Tbsp. baking powder
2 1/2 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. sugar (optional)
Include a decorative tag with instructions for making the cornbread:
Combine 2 1/2 cups of the cornbread mix with:
3/4 cup solid vegetable shortening
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup water
Preheat the oven to 425°
Place dry ingredients in a large bowl.
Cut the shortening into the dry mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Add eggs and water and mix well.
Bake in an 8"x8"x2" greased pan for 15-20 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
Recipe submitted by Angie on 11/13/99
