Simple Corn Bread (with variations)

Ingredients

• 2 cups (475 ml) biscuit mix (like BISQUICK or JIFFY)
• 1 cup (225 ml) butter (I mix half margarine and butter)
• 1 cup (225 ml) half and half cream
• 1 cup (225 ml) yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml). baking soda
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml). salt
• 3/4 cup (175 ml). sugar
• 2 eggs
• slightly beaten

Instructions

1. Mix all the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend together, and set aside.
2. Scald the cream with the butter, add to the ingredients.
3. Mix in eggs.
4. Pour into a greased and floured 13 inch x 9 inch pan.
5. Bake at 350 degrees (175 C.) for 30 minutes.
6. Allow to stand for several minutes before cutting and serving.