1 1/2 C. Yellow Cornmeal
1 C. Flour
1/3 C. Sugar
1 tsp. Salt
1 1/2 C. Milk
1 T. Baking Powder
2 Eggs
6 T. melted (but cool) Butter
8 T. melted (but cooled) Shortening

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Sift dry ingredients into a mixing bowl. Beat the eggs lightly, stir in melted butter and shortening and add milk. Pour into dry ingredients and beat together until smooth; do not overbeat. Lightly butter an 8 x 12 shallow baking pan and pour in the batter. Bake in center of the oven for about 30 minutes or until the bread comes slightly away from the sides and it is golden brown.