Basic Cornbread

Preheat oven to 400 °F Grease an 9x9" baking pan.

Ingredients

 * 3/4 cup cornmeal
 * 1 cup all purpose flour
 * 1/4 cup Sugar
 * Pinch of salt
 * 2 tsp baking soda
 * 1 cup milk
 * 1/3 cup vegetable oil
 * 1 large egg

Directions

 * 1) Mix the cornmeal and milk in a small bowl so the cornmeal can soak while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
 * 2) In a large bowl mix together the flour, baking powder and the Sugar.
 * 3) Mix the egg and oil together well and stir into the cornmeal.
 * 4) Add the cornmeal to the flour and stir to moisten.
 * 5) Don't overmix! Pour into prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
 * 6) Bake only until golden brown.