Preheat the oven to 425° F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl. Whisk in the cornmeal.
In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and shortening until smooth. Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir until smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
Bake until firm and the top is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot.
