Homemade Cornbread Mix

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:

* 4 cups flour
* 1 Tbsp. salt
* 1 cup sugar
* 1/4 cup baking powder
* 1 cup solid vegetable shortening
* 4 cups cornmeal

Preparation:
Combine the flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder in a large bowl. With a pastry blender or two knives cut in shortening until particles are fine. Add the cornmeal and mix well. Store in refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-4 months. Makes about 10 cups of dry mix

CORNBREAD OR CORN MUFFINS RECIPE

Combine 2 1/2 cups of the homemade cornbread mix with 1 beaten egg and 1-1/4 cups milk. Mix just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour into a greased 8" square pan or greased muffin tins and bake at 425 degrees for 15-25 minutes until light golden brown and bread springs back when lightly touched with finger. Muffins will bake for the shorter time period.