Western Corn Bread

1 cup white or yellow cornmeal
1 cup sifted flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup milk
1/4 cup melted butter

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Beat egg with milk and butter. Add to the dry ingredients and stir lightly, just until mixed. Pour into a well-buttered 9-inch square pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

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