Bread

Corn bread sticks

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup sifted flour
• 1/4 cup melted butter

Mix cornmeal, sugar and salt, and scald with the boiling water. Add milk, egg, and butter. Sift in flour and baking powder and pour into well oiled cornbread stick pans which have been heated to hissing hot. Bake in a 375ºF oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Makes 14 sticks.

Corn sticks

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup cornmeal
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lard
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cups buttermilk

Nut bread

• 5 tablespoons butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup walnuts
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup sugar

Sift dry ingredients together. Cut in butter using two knives. Add the beaten egg yolks, milk, and walnuts. Mix thoroughly. Pour into well buttered pan. Bake in a moderate oven 50 to 60 minutes.