Pioneer Corn Bread

These recipes were cut from Family Circle magazine in the '30s. They were intended to be put in a binder, and indeed they were.

My mom is a Dutch Oven maniac. I must admit that i, myself, have never tried it out, but for anyone out there who has one, here is a delicious-sounding recipe...

Pioneer Corn Bread
(Baked on top of stove)

1 c. all-purpose flour
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. yellow corn meal
1 egg
3/4 c. milk
1 tbsp. melted shortening (aw, can't i just use butter??)

Sift flour; measure; and sift again with baking powder, sugar, and salt. Combine with corn meal. Beat egg; add milk and shortening. *** dry ingredients; stir until thoroughly mixed. Pour into well greaded Dutch oven; cover. Bake slowly on top of stove 25 minutes, or until done. serves 6. here is a pic!