Ruby's Special Cornbread

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup milk

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the melted butter, eggs, and milk until the ingredients are just blended.
3. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cornbread comes out clean.
4. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Cornbread is a traditional dish in the Southern United States.
• It dates back to the Native Americans who first taught the settlers how to make cornbread.
• The addition of eggs to the batter helps keep it moist and fluffy.