This cornbread recipe connects to Corby's moments of introspection and hope in the prison kitchen, where he begins to find small joys and redemption.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
In a large bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, combine milk, oil, and eggs.
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until blended.
Pour into a greased baking dish and bake for 25 minutes.