Sift together 
3/4 cup all purpose flour 
2 1/2  teaspoons  baking powder 
1 tablespoon sugar 
3/4 teaspoon salt 

Add 
11/4 cups cornmeal 

In a separate bowl beat 
1 egg 

Then beat in 
2-3 tablespoons oil 
1 cup milk 

Combine all ingredients with a few rapid strokes.  Put batter in a hot greased pan.  Bake in 425 oven.  Sticks bake in 15 minutes.  Bread or muffins need 20-25 minutes. 

***For extra punch Nancy likes to add a handful of shredded cheddar cheese, minced jalapeno peppers and small bits of cooked ham.