Sweet Cornbread

1-1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 cup shortening
1 1/3 cup milk
3 tbsp melted butter

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Mix dry ingredients thoroughly.
In separate bowl, mix liquids. Pour liquids into dry mixture and mix just until moistened but thoroughly mixed (with no lumps or dry spots).
Pour into greased 8 x 8 inch baking dish. Bake 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted into middle comes out clean.

Makes 9 pieces.