Tender Tasty Cornbread

I acquired this handwritten recipe on a tattered piece of paper, from my late mother-in-law. I never had the privilege of meeting her, but she must have been an awesome cook. This has become my favorite cornbread recipe.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 1 pan cornbread

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 1⁄4 cups flour
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3  teaspoons baking powder
• 4  tablespoons powdered milk
• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1⁄4 cup margarine, melted & cooled
• 1  egg
• 3⁄4 cup water

Directions

1. Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl; set aside.
2. Beat egg till thickened; add water to the egg.
3. Add to dry ingredients& mix till just combined.
4. Add butter, and stir gently to blend.
5. Pour batter into a greased 9x13 pan- bake at 425 for 20-25 minutes.