Preheat oven to 200. Grease a 20 cm square pan
Combine in a mixing bowl:
225 ml yellow corn meal
225 ml flour
80 ml granulated sugar
15 ml baking powder
5 ml salt
Blend in a small bowl:
300 ml milk
60ml vegetable oil
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir just until blended. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
VARIATIONS: Add 60 ml crumbled bacon, or 30 ml chopped jalapeños to the batter.