If you're just joining me here, check out Part 1 of the Made from Scratch Mixes series and learn how to make a mix from your favorite recipes!

So, remember how I said I started working on this back when I was pregnant?  Well, as I was testing this recipe, the the cracks on top somehow formed into a perfect jack-o-lantern face!  Quite perfect for October.  :)  Ok, so we're getting into spring, but corn bread is good anytime.  :)

Homemade Corn Bread Mix

• 6 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 1/2 cup sugar
• 8 Tbsp baking powder
• 4 1/2  tsp salt

Combine the ingredients in a large mixing bowl.  Be careful to whisk everything together very well.  Transfer to your storage device of choice (glass jar, plastic container, zip-top bag, etc.)

To Prepare Corn Bread

• 2 1/2 cups Corn Bread Mix
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup cooking oil

Combine ingredients, turn into a greased 9-inch pan and bake at 425 for 20-25 minutes.

**a half batch (1 egg) would cook up nicely in an 8x4" loaf pan*



Corn Bread (for those of you only wanting a single batch)

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 4 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup cooking oil

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F, and grease a 9 inch glass baking pan.

In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt

Add eggs, milk, and oil.  Mix just until smooth.  (Do not over mix.)

Turn into a baking pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.  Makes 8 or 9 servings.