Ingredients

• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1  cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/4  cup sugar
• 4  teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4  teaspoon salt
• 2  slightly beaten eggs
• 1  cup milk
• 1/4  cup cooking oil or shortening, melted
• 1  cup fresh corn kernels
• 4  slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and crumbled

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add eggs, milk, and cooking oil or melted shortening. Beat until smooth. Stir in corn and crumbled bacon. Turn into a greased 9x9x2-inch baking pan.

2. Bake the corn bread in a 425 degree F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 8 or 9 servings.