Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Generously grease an 8 x 8 baking pan.
In a large bowl, mix together corn meal, flour, sugar (if using), baking powder and salt.
In a small bowl, mix together milk, oil and egg.
Pour milk mixture into dry ingredients, stirring only until fully combined. Do not overmix.
Transfer to greased 8 x 8 pan. Bake at 400 degrees 20 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Notes
You can substitute a well-oiled 8" round cast iron skillet for the 8 x 8 baking panYou can also substitute a greased muffin pan to make individual corn muffins