Cornbread is a traditional food that evokes the rural, Appalachian setting of 'Night Watch', grounding the characters in their cultural and geographic roots.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
Add egg, milk, and oil; stir until smooth.
Pour into greased baking dish.
Bake for 25 minutes or until golden.