Another corn bread recipe that may be easier for beginners to follow, as it has measurments:

Cornbread:

2C cornmeal
4C cold water

Stir water in meal over heat until thick

2 Tbsp lard/margarine
1 Tsp salt
1 C sugar
1 or 2 eggs
2 C milk

Bake at 350 for 1 hour.