Hot Maple Cornbread

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups sifted flour
• 1 1/3 cups cornmeal
• 2 Tbsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 cup melted shortening
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• 4 eggs, slightly beaten

Directions

Sift dry ingredients together into a large bowl. Add maple syrup to melted shortening in saucepan. Gradually stir in eggs; add this mixture to dry ingredients and stir until well blended. Do not beat. Turn into a greased 9x9 inch pan and bake at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes. Cut and serve while hot.

By Robin from Washington, IA